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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,195 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $38,517 $31,044 $33,774
Luxury II Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sun and Sound Package 1,200    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Luxury II Package 2,338    
Navigation system 1,656 1,696  
Sun and Sound Package 996    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 5,695 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 4,990 4,911 3,937
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $47,685 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $44,302 $36,770 $38,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,874
Model Year200620102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,685$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features0-370-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,685$39,410$40,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005
Total Invoice$44,302$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features0-342-1,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,302$36,428$37,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$969

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,545$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-342-1,129

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelDTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in113.7 in
Length207.6 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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