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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: $52,485

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,641

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $2,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,195 $52,970
Base Invoice $38,517 $50,587
Luxury III Package 6,500  
Navigation system 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control 1,000  
Sunroof 1,200  
Luxury III Package 6,013  
Navigation system 1,490  
Adaptive cruise control 830  
Sunroof 996  
Options (change) 10,495 0
Options (change) 9,329 0
Destination 795 945
Total Price $52,485 $53,915
Total Invoice $48,641 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,006
Model Year20062016
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$52,485$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-10,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,485$43,560
Total Invoice$48,641$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-9,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,641$41,635

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$14,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,897

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelDTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in112.6 in
Length207.6 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested366578%
Total Not Requested101522%

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