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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $31,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,397

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $29,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,455 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $29,280
Base Invoice $59,330 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $27,404
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,500 2,320
Third-row seat         875
SYNC and Sirius Package         670
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         275
4.6L V8         1,310
Remote start         385
AWD 2,384 2,385 2,384 2,338 2,112
Third-row seat         744
SYNC and Sirius Package         569
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         234
4.6L V8         1,192
Remote start         327
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,500 5,835
Options (change) 2,384 2,385 2,384 2,338 5,178
Destination 950 950 950 950 815
Total Price $66,955 $72,075 $74,465 $86,035 $35,930
Total Invoice $62,664 $67,506 $69,740 $80,504 $33,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,068
Model Year20112011201120112010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/70-16
Total Price$66,955$72,075$74,465$86,035$35,930
Adjustments for Features-8,760-9,810-11,185-14,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,195$62,265$63,280$71,715$35,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,070$5,085$13,520$0
Total Invoice$62,664$67,506$69,740$80,504$33,397
Adjustments for Features-8,199-9,188-10,475-13,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,465$58,318$59,265$67,105$33,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,853$4,800$12,640$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011201120112010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorer
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof   $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights   $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$13,340$14,390$15,765$18,900$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,760$9,810$11,185$14,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,199-9,188-10,475-13,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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