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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,690

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,953

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelDTSDTSExpedition
TrimV8PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $45,270
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $42,196
Front buckets 0    
Luxury II Package 3,500    
Navigation system 2,145 1,945 2,105
Sun and Sound Package 740    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 825    
Sunroof   1,200  
Remote start     345
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     485
Package 301A / 401A     1,490
Front buckets 0    
Luxury II Package 3,272    
Navigation system 1,780 1,614 1,789
Sun and Sound Package 615    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 685    
Sunroof   996  
Remote start     293
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     413
Package 301A / 401A     1,267
Options (change) 7,210 3,145 4,425
Options (change) 6,352 2,610 3,762
Destination 870 870 995
Total Price $51,255 $54,690 $50,690
Total Invoice $47,591 $50,861 $46,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,653
Model Year200820082012
ModelDTSDTSExpedition
TrimV8PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8291hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18275/65-18
Total Price$51,255$54,690$50,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,255$52,310$46,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0
Total Invoice$47,591$50,861$46,953
Adjustments for Features0-2,213-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,591$48,648$42,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200820082012
ModelDTSDTSExpedition
TrimV8PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$7,055$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,213-4,015

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in119.0 in
Length207.6 in206.5 in
Width74.8 in78.8 in
Height57.6 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.855.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.8108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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