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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: $30,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,828

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $26,790 $29,361
Sunroof 995 995   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395     1,295 1,295
Power-deployable running boards 1,095     695 695
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,550    
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 876 876   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,228     1,101 1,101
Power-deployable running boards 964     591 591
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,384    
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) 6,035 3,545 2,550 14,410 11,150
Options (change) 5,453 3,260 2,384 12,502 9,732
Destination 995 995 995 735 735
Total Price $73,430 $75,220 $83,490 $43,515 $43,000
Total Invoice $68,586 $70,395 $78,128 $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: $26,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,961
Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$73,430$75,220$83,490$43,515$43,000
Adjustments for Features-4,065-4,065-6,30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,365$71,155$77,190$43,515$43,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$7,825$515$0
Total Invoice$68,586$70,395$78,128$40,027$39,828
Adjustments for Features-3,797-3,804-5,89500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,789$66,591$72,233$40,027$39,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,802$7,444$199$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 $1000$1000
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
LED headlights  $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,740$10,740$12,975$6,675$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$4,065$6,300$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,797-3,804-5,89500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132007
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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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