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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,810 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $16,115 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,828 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $14,769 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Escalade | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $55,990 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $51,791 | $35,268 |
| Ultra Luxury Collection | 5,535 | |
| AWD | 2,500 | 2,000 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| 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 / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Second-row buckets | 638 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | |
| Options (change) | 8,035 | 10,130 |
| Options (change) | 6,906 | 8,735 |
| Destination | 900 | 825 |
| Total Price | $64,925 | $48,810 |
| Total Invoice | $59,597 | $44,828 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,005 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,586 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Escalade | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 12/18 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/65-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $64,925 | $48,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -890 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,925 | $47,920 |
| Total Invoice | $59,597 | $44,828 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -817 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $59,597 | $44,011 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Escalade | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $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 | $11,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -817 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Escalade | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,665 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 64.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.6 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 61.7 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 25.6 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade
| Ultra Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 50% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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