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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: $52,505

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $2,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072019
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,525 $54,165
Luxury II Package 5,320  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Sunroof 1,200  
Cargo mat   100
Luxury II Package 4,974  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Sunroof 996  
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 10,160 100
Options (change) 8,991 95
Destination 820 1,095
Total Price $52,505 $55,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,670
Model Year20072019
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimV8Platinum
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$52,505$55,360
Adjustments for Features0-10,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,505$44,965

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072019
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimV8Platinum
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
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 net$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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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$4,615$15,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-223

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072019
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 V8

Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo mat40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested346571%
Total Not Requested139029%

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