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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: $55,215

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $29,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimHybrid Platinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,295 $48,380
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Polished alloy wheels   565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 0 5,590
Options (change) 0 5,310
Destination 995 1,245
Total Price $84,290 $55,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,907
Model Year20132020
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimHybrid Platinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine332hp V8 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionD4T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/55-20
Total Price$84,290$55,215
Adjustments for Features-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,710$55,215

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132020
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimHybrid Platinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed 2-mode automatic$1800 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
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-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$11,525$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132020
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in119.1 in
Length202.5 in198.8 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height75.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,932 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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