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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: $38,095

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,375

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $40,369 $27,518 $29,578
Front buckets 0    
Heated front seats 1,425    
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Navigation system 2,145 1,995 1,995
FWD 0    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 825    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Front buckets 0    
Heated front seats 1,183    
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Navigation system 1,780 1,696 1,696
FWD 0    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 685    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 5,245 7,250 4,955
Options (change) 4,354 6,212 4,261
Destination 870 645 645
Total Price $49,290 $38,095 $38,115
Total Invoice $45,593 $34,375 $34,484

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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: $10,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,033
Model Year200820062006
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$49,290$38,095$38,115
Adjustments for Features-20000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,090$38,095$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$45,593$34,375$34,484
Adjustments for Features-18500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,408$34,375$34,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,450$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18500

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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