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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: $59,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,275 $54,165
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Cargo mat 85 100
All-weather floor mats 225 120
Cargo cover 195 130
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Second-row buckets   695
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119  
Cargo mat 75 95
All-weather floor mats 198 114
Cargo cover 172 124
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Second-row buckets   660
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 640 3,775
Options (change) 564 3,586
Destination 995 1,095
Total Price $90,910 $59,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,363
Model Year20152019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$90,910$59,035
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,855$59,035

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,865$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9870

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152019
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length203.9 in198.3 in
Width80.5 in78.9 in
Height74.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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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