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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: $45,370 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $11,075 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $10,584 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,855 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $42,874 | $35,268 |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,945 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 850 | |
| Luxury III Package | 5,180 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,695 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,614 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 706 | |
| Luxury III Package | 4,843 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,407 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |
| Options (change) | 9,670 | 6,690 |
| Options (change) | 8,570 | 5,687 |
| Destination | 920 | 825 |
| Total Price | $56,445 | $45,370 |
| Total Invoice | $52,364 | $41,780 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,390 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,637 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $56,445 | $45,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,315 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,445 | $42,055 |
| Total Invoice | $52,364 | $41,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,053 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,364 | $38,727 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| 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 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,440 | $9,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,053 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lb. | 4,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 61.3 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 | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8
| 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% |
| Luxury III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2140 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 2490 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 43% |
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