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Cadillac STS 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,785 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $6,240 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,603 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $4,938 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | STS | STS | STS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | V6 | V8 | STS-V | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $41,020 | $47,520 | $73,070 | $38,100 | $40,780 |
| Base Invoice | $37,944 | $43,956 | $67,704 | $35,528 | $38,027 |
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SC | 8,285 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SE | 4,445 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | ||||
| Package 402A | 4,130 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SC | 6,877 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SE | 3,689 | ||||
| Sunroof | 996 | 996 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 519 | ||||
| Package 402A | 3,604 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,285 | 5,645 | 1,200 | 4,790 | 5,725 |
| Options (change) | 6,877 | 4,685 | 996 | 4,180 | 4,996 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 720 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $50,025 | $53,885 | $77,090 | $43,785 | $47,400 |
| Total Invoice | $45,541 | $49,361 | $71,520 | $40,603 | $43,918 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,545 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,017 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | STS | STS | STS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | V6 | V8 | STS-V | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 254hp V6 | 320hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 235/50-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $50,025 | $53,885 | $77,090 | $43,785 | $47,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | -800 | 0 | -2,515 | -4,105 | -6,505 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,225 | $53,885 | $74,575 | $39,680 | $40,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,660 | $25,350 | $0 | $1,215 |
| Total Invoice | $45,541 | $49,361 | $71,520 | $40,603 | $43,918 |
| Adjustments for Features | -728 | 0 | -2,333 | -3,807 | -6,027 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,813 | $49,361 | $69,187 | $36,796 | $37,891 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,548 | $24,374 | $0 | $1,095 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | STS | STS | STS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | V6 | V8 | STS-V | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,725 | $4,925 | $7,440 | $9,030 | $11,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $800 | $0 | $2,515 | $4,105 | $6,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -728 | 0 | -2,333 | -3,807 | -6,027 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | STS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 196.3 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,961 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Interior air filter | 0 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3140 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 2500 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SE | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Interior air filter | 0 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1740 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 40% |
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