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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: $44,290

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,435

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSRXSRXExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,330 $46,775 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $41,892 $44,202 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 445 445    
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495 495    
AWD 2,810 2,810 2,320 2,320
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,395 1,395    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875  
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 2,112 2,112
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,228 1,228    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 5,495 5,495 11,860 8,785
Options (change) 5,019 5,020 10,301 7,687
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $50,700 $53,145 $44,290 $45,150
Total Invoice $47,786 $50,097 $40,435 $41,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,638
Model Year2012201220092009
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$44,290$45,150
Adjustments for Features-5,000-5,9000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$47,245$44,290$44,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0$10
Total Invoice$47,786$50,097$40,435$41,403
Adjustments for Features-4,713-5,5620-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,073$44,535$40,435$40,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,462$0$189

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Features Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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 
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  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$12,300$13,200$7,300$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$5,900$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,713-5,5620-779

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac SRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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