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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: $11,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $40,369 $31,044 $33,774
Front buckets 0    
Navigation system 2,145 1,995  
Sun and Sound Package 740    
FWD 0    
Luxury II Package 3,500    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 825    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Front buckets 0    
Navigation system 1,780 1,696  
Sun and Sound Package 615    
FWD 0    
Luxury II Package 3,272    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 685    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 7,210 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 6,352 4,911 3,937
Destination 870 815 815
Total Price $51,255 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $47,591 $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: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,761
Model Year200820102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 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$51,255$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features-650-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,190$39,780$40,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$47,591$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features-600-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,531$36,770$37,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$738

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820102010
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 
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,060$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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 V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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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