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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: $43,000

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,828

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $26,790 $29,361
Sunroof 995   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295   1,295 1,295
Power-deployable running boards 1,095   695 695
AWD 2,550 2,500    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795      
Rear HVAC unit     675 285
Third-row seat     845 375
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     225 225
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
235/65R18     695  
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Satellite radio     195 195
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,295 2,295
Sunroof 826   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075   1,101 1,101
Power-deployable running boards 909   591 591
AWD 2,358 2,312    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 660      
Rear HVAC unit     574 243
Third-row seat     718 319
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     192 192
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
235/65R18     591  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Satellite radio     166 166
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 6,730 2,500 14,410 11,150
Options (change) 5,828 2,312 12,502 9,732
Destination 950 950 735 735
Total Price $69,275 $84,175 $43,515 $43,000
Total Invoice $63,753 $77,933 $40,027 $39,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,150
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$69,275$84,175$43,515$43,000
Adjustments for Features-3,015-5,60000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,260$78,575$43,515$43,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,315$515$0
Total Invoice$63,753$77,933$40,027$39,828
Adjustments for Features-2,775-5,18500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,978$72,748$40,027$39,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,770$199$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000$1000
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,415$12,000$6,400$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$5,600$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,775-5,18500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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 Weight5,691 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 Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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