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Cadillac ELR vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,105

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelELRExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $65,000 $37,855
Base Invoice $62,075 $35,268
CD player, remote 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
CD player, remote 220  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756  
All-weather floor mats 123 64
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 2,385 5,425
Options (change) 2,099 4,612
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $60,880 $44,105
Total Invoice $57,669 $40,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,882
Model Year20162012
ModelELRExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine233hp E+290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)83/87 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,880$44,105
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,880$43,110
Total Invoice$57,669$40,705
Adjustments for Features0-918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,669$39,787

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelELRExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,275$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelELRExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in112.6 in
Length186.0 in197.1 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,065 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 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
10.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

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