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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: $15,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,425 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $51,432 $31,044 $33,774
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 0 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 0 4,911 3,937
Destination 920 815 815
Total Price $55,345 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $52,352 $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: $14,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,239
Model Year201020102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie 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$55,345$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features-1,4200-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,925$39,780$40,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$52,352$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features-1,3430-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,009$36,770$37,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$738

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
ModelDTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
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  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$6,605$5,185$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3430-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
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
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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