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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: $48,410

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,854

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $41,675
Base Invoice $49,811 $38,862
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,555  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   135
Second-row buckets   750
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 2,364  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   118
Second-row buckets   655
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 7,340 5,840
Options (change) 6,336 5,097
Destination 875 895
Total Price $62,065 $48,410
Total Invoice $57,022 $44,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,590
Model Year20062014
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$62,065$48,410
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$47,955
Total Invoice$57,022$44,854
Adjustments for Features0-422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,022$44,432

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,825$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-422

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
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.4,921 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 wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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