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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: $37,405

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,405

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $42,874 $27,273 $30,178
Front buckets 0    
Heated front seats 1,425    
Navigation system 2,145 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sound Package 850    
FWD 0    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 825    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Front buckets 0    
Heated front seats 1,183    
Navigation system 1,780 1,696 1,696
Sun and Sound Package 706    
FWD 0    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 685    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 5,245 7,375 4,250
Options (change) 4,354 6,347 3,690
Destination 920 785 785
Total Price $52,020 $37,405 $37,430
Total Invoice $48,148 $34,405 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,740
Model Year200920082008
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)225/55-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$52,020$37,405$37,430
Adjustments for Features-2350-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,785$37,405$36,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$48,148$34,405$34,653
Adjustments for Features-2180-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,930$34,405$34,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,265$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2180-463

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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