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Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,055

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSRXSRXExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,330 $46,775 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,892 $44,202 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 445 445    
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495 495    
AWD 2,810 2,810 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,395 1,395    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
255/50R20     1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 392 392    
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 436 436    
AWD 2,655 2,656 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,228 1,228    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 5,495 5,495 12,160 8,875
Options (change) 5,019 5,020 10,554 7,763
Destination 875 875 785 785
Total Price $50,700 $53,145 $42,190 $42,055
Total Invoice $47,786 $50,097 $38,612 $38,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,518
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSRXSRXExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine308hp V6308hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,700$53,145$42,190$42,055
Adjustments for Features-4,940-5,84000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,760$47,305$42,190$42,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$135$0
Total Invoice$47,786$50,097$38,612$38,726
Adjustments for Features-4,656-5,50500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,130$44,592$38,612$38,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,462$0$114

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Features Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSRXSRXExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$12,215$13,115$7,275$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$5,840$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,656-5,50500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelSRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length190.3 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,442 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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