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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V8STS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $27,518 $29,578
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 850 850
Universal garage door opener 155        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
235/65R18       595  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150        
Sunroof 996 996 996 723 723
Universal garage door opener 129        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689      
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
235/65R18       506  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 5,361 3,410
Destination 720 720 720 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $33,524 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,035
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V8STS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-625-1,015-3,53000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,700$52,870$73,560$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$20
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-571-930-3,27500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,559$48,431$68,245$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,872$24,686$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V8STS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,490$7,005$3,475$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$1,015$3,530$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-571-930-3,27500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelSTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in113.7 in
Length196.3 in193.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
13.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested189059%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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