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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: $44,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,795 $85,195 $94,295 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $76,755 $80,935 $89,580 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Sunroof 0 0 0 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720     1,295 1,295
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 600    
4WD w/low range 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,225 2,225
Rear HVAC unit       650 650
Third-row seat       845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795 795
235/65R18       595  
4.6L V8       1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars       60 60
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Power-folding third row seats       495 495
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Sunroof 0 0 0 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,531     1,101 1,101
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 534    
4WD w/low range 2,850 2,850 2,850 1,980 1,980
Rear HVAC unit       553 553
Third-row seat       718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676 676
235/65R18       506  
4.6L V8       1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars       51 51
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Power-folding third row seats       421 421
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,915 4,195 3,600 14,020 11,725
Options (change) 5,445 3,914 3,384 12,057 10,106
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 645 645
Total Price $88,005 $90,685 $99,190 $44,865 $44,885
Total Invoice $83,495 $86,144 $94,259 $40,220 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,081
Model Year20192019201920062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$88,005$90,685$99,190$44,865$44,885
Adjustments for Features-10,745-11,670-14,12000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,260$79,015$85,070$44,865$44,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,755$7,810$0$20
Total Invoice$83,495$86,144$94,259$40,220$40,329
Adjustments for Features-10,194-11,086-13,41800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,301$75,058$80,841$40,220$40,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,757$7,540$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192019201920062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350 $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Streaming video support $25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
All-terrain tires    $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$17,570$18,495$20,945$6,825$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,745$11,670$14,120$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,194-11,086-13,41800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192006
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length203.9 in193.4 in
Width80.5 in73.7 in
Height74.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,856 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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