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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: $48,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,346

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $37,535
Base Invoice $51,791 $34,952
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500 2,000
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312 1,820
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 8,035 9,935
Options (change) 6,906 8,569
Destination 900 825
Total Price $64,925 $48,295
Total Invoice $59,597 $44,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,862
Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$64,925$48,295
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,925$47,630
Total Invoice$59,597$44,346
Adjustments for Features0-611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,597$43,735

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,280$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-611

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in197.1 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height75.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		60.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		108.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested222582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested190048%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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