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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: $48,335

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,398

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,624

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $37,535
Base Invoice $49,811 $34,952
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,555 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   120
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 2,364 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Roof rack crossbars   106
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row buckets   638
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 7,340 9,975
Options (change) 6,336 8,621
Destination 875 825
Total Price $62,065 $48,335
Total Invoice $57,022 $44,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,718
Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$62,065$48,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$46,055
Total Invoice$57,022$44,398
Adjustments for Features0-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,022$42,304

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,800$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,094

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length198.9 in197.1 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height74.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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