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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: $49,890

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimPremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,825 $43,100
Base Invoice $51,809 $40,191
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 695 5,895
Options (change) 612 5,144
Destination 920 895
Total Price $56,440 $49,890
Total Invoice $53,341 $46,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,086
Model Year20112015
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimPremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$56,440$49,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,440$45,600
Total Invoice$53,341$46,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$42,255

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelDTSExplorer
TrimPremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$6,540$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,975

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelDTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in112.6 in
Length207.6 in197.1 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%

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