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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: $52,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $42,765
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
AWD   2,150
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Second-row buckets   695
Polished alloy wheels   595
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
AWD   2,054
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Second-row buckets   660
Polished alloy wheels   565
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 4,785 8,435
Options (change) 3,972 8,024
Destination 875 1,095
Total Price $59,510 $52,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,619
Model Year20062019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$59,510$52,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$46,100

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power release, second row seats $50
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$6,675$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,080

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length198.9 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height74.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,342 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft381.7 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
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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