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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,280 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $5,745 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,879 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $3,149 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,175 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $40,369 | $50,839 |
| Platinum Edition | 6,490 | |
| Luxury III Package | 5,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,945 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 850 | |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,695 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Cargo mat | 100 | |
| Platinum Edition | 5,387 | |
| Luxury III Package | 4,675 | |
| Navigation system | 1,614 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 706 | |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,407 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | |
| Options (change) | 15,980 | 100 |
| Options (change) | 13,789 | 95 |
| Destination | 870 | 945 |
| Total Price | $60,025 | $54,280 |
| Total Invoice | $55,028 | $51,879 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,355 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,422 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $60,025 | $54,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,610 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,025 | $46,670 |
| Total Invoice | $55,028 | $51,879 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,273 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,028 | $44,606 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,725 | $13,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,273 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8
| Platinum Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Interior lights, additional | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3400 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 16% |
| Luxury III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2905 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 39% |
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
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