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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: $43,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Luxury PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,195 $100,595 $29,245 $32,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 55 55
Sunroof 0 0    
Power-deployable running boards 1,750   695 695
4WD w/low range 0 0 2,320 2,325
Polished alloy wheels 600 600    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Third-row seat     875 375
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Power-folding third row seats     495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 47 47
Sunroof 0 0    
Power-deployable running boards 1,558   591 591
4WD w/low range 0 0 2,111 2,117
Polished alloy wheels 534 534    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Third-row seat     744 319
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Power-folding third row seats     420 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 3,170 825 13,165 10,960
Options (change) 2,822 734 11,407 9,536
Destination 1,695 1,695 785 785
Total Price $88,060 $103,115 $43,195 $44,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,384
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Luxury PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10T10A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-22275/50-22245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$88,060$103,115$43,195$44,140
Adjustments for Features-11,620-14,7700-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,440$88,345$43,195$43,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,905$0$445

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Luxury PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Streaming video support$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$18,195$21,345$6,575$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,620$14,770$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-3480-459

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212008
ModelEscaladeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in113.7 in
Length211.9 in193.4 in
Width81.1 in73.7 in
Height76.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,823 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
72.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
121.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
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%
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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