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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: $49,835

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,097

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $41,675
Base Invoice $51,791 $38,862
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Package 401A   4,130
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   135
Rear bumper protector   85
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Package 401A   3,604
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   118
Rear bumper protector   74
Second-row buckets   655
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,035 7,265
Options (change) 6,906 6,340
Destination 900 895
Total Price $64,925 $49,835
Total Invoice $59,597 $46,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,678
Model Year20082014
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$64,925$49,835
Adjustments for Features-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,030$49,835
Total Invoice$59,597$46,097
Adjustments for Features-8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,775$46,097

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 
Removable third row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,865$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8220

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested210066%
Total Not Requested110034%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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