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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $48,380 $58,250
Select Edition 3,490    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Running boards   595 595
Second-row buckets   695 695
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Select Edition 2,897    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Running boards   565 565
Second-row buckets   660 660
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,785 6,285 3,425
Options (change) 3,972 5,970 3,253
Destination 875 1,245 1,245
Total Price $59,510 $55,910 $62,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,946
Model Year200620202020
ModelEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$59,510$55,910$62,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,405-10,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$51,505$51,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620202020
ModelEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$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$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,490$11,895$18,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-568-786

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in119.1 in
Length198.9 in198.8 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height74.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft387.8 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

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 hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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