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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: $47,090

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $40,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Luxury PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,195 $100,595 $36,280
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 75
Sunroof 0 0  
Power-deployable running boards 1,750   695
4WD w/low range 0 0 2,320
Polished alloy wheels 600 600  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 64
Sunroof 0 0  
Power-deployable running boards 1,558   591
4WD w/low range 0 0 2,112
Polished alloy wheels 534 534  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101
Options (change) 3,170 825 9,995
Options (change) 2,822 734 8,715
Destination 1,695 1,695 815
Total Price $88,060 $103,115 $47,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,213
Model Year202120212010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Luxury PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10T10A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-22275/50-22235/65-18
Total Price$88,060$103,115$47,090
Adjustments for Features-11,200-14,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,860$88,765$47,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,905$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Luxury PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed automatic  $1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $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
Variable intermittent wipers  $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
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Media drive  $15
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 + travel information  $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$18,015$21,165$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,200$14,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-574-3380

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212010
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 Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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