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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: $50,805

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,524

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $33,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,585 $37,855
Base Invoice $77,216 $35,268
AWD 2,500 2,000
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Roof rack crossbars   120
AWD 2,338 1,820
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 2,500 12,125
Options (change) 2,338 10,431
Destination 950 825
Total Price $86,035 $50,805
Total Invoice $80,504 $46,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,277
Model Year20112012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$86,035$50,805
Adjustments for Features-1,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,215$50,805
Total Invoice$80,504$46,524
Adjustments for Features-1,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,801$46,524

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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
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
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
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
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,640$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7030

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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.4,731 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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested227554%
Total Not Requested190046%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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