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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: $58,360

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $25,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,760

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $22,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $53,940
Base Invoice $74,671 $51,512
AWD 2,500  
Second-row buckets   695
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
AWD 2,312  
Second-row buckets   660
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 2,500 3,425
Options (change) 2,312 3,253
Destination 950 995
Total Price $84,175 $58,360
Total Invoice $77,933 $55,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,240
Model Year20092018
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$84,175$58,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,175$55,150
Total Invoice$77,933$55,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,933$52,693

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
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$10,100$13,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,067

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in198.3 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height75.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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