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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: $53,365

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $30,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,263

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $28,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $43,100
Base Invoice $74,671 $40,191
AWD 2,500  
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Rear bumper protector   75
Second-row buckets   695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD 2,312  
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   122
Rear bumper protector   66
Second-row buckets   607
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,500 9,370
Options (change) 2,312 8,177
Destination 950 895
Total Price $84,175 $53,365
Total Invoice $77,933 $49,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,911
Model Year20092015
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionSport
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)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$84,175$53,365
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,195$53,365
Total Invoice$77,933$49,263
Adjustments for Features-2,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,174$49,263

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,650$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7590

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight5,691 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
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 Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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