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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: $44,920

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,208

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $35,550
Base Invoice $51,791 $32,901
Sunroof 995 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Power-deployable running boards 1,095 695
AWD 2,500 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
255/50R20   630
Sunroof 826 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,101
Power-deployable running boards 909 591
AWD 2,312 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 5,885 8,555
Options (change) 5,122 7,492
Destination 900 815
Total Price $62,775 $44,920
Total Invoice $57,813 $41,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,782
Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$62,775$44,920
Adjustments for Features-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,710$44,920
Total Invoice$57,813$41,208
Adjustments for Features-2,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,990$41,208

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,390$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height75.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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