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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: $51,015

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $45,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,703

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $45,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,295 $37,855
Base Invoice $89,580 $35,268
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
All-weather floor mats 225 75
Cargo cover 195 135
Polished alloy wheels 600 595
Sunroof 0  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Roof rack crossbars   120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Second-row buckets   750
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120  
All-weather floor mats 200 64
Cargo cover 174 115
Polished alloy wheels 534 506
Sunroof 0  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Roof rack crossbars   106
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Second-row buckets   638
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,155 12,335
Options (change) 1,028 10,610
Destination 1,295 825
Total Price $96,745 $51,015
Total Invoice $91,903 $46,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,942
Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$96,745$51,015
Adjustments for Features-7,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,105$51,015
Total Invoice$91,903$46,703
Adjustments for Features-7,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,645$46,703

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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
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
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
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 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Streaming video support$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$16,590$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length203.9 in197.1 in
Width80.5 in78.9 in
Height74.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

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