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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,810

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,323

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $49,811 $27,518 $29,578
Select Edition 3,490    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
AWD 2,555    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Select Edition 2,897    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,101 1,101
AWD 2,364    
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,340 12,965 10,670
Options (change) 6,336 11,160 9,209
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $62,065 $43,810 $43,830
Total Invoice $57,022 $39,323 $39,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,963
Model Year200620062006
ModelEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$62,065$43,810$43,830
Adjustments for Features-1,89000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,175$43,810$43,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$57,022$39,323$39,432
Adjustments for Features-1,73600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,286$39,323$39,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,015$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,73600

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length198.9 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height74.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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