Cadillac SRX Cadillac SRX 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,895

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,202

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSRXExplorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,775 $37,855
Base Invoice $44,202 $35,268
Class II trailer hitch 445  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,395 1,995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495  
AWD 2,810 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Class II trailer hitch 392  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,228 1,696
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 436  
AWD 2,656 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 5,495 11,390
Options (change) 5,020 9,802
Destination 875 825
Total Price $53,145 $50,070
Total Invoice $50,097 $45,895

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac SRX dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,132
Model Year20122012
ModelSRXExplorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine308hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,145$50,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,145$49,055
Total Invoice$50,097$45,895
Adjustments for Features0-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,097$44,965

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelSRXExplorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,205$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelSRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length190.3 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,442 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.1 ft380.7 ft3

Return to top

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 hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.