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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: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $4,045 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $1,083 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | STS-V | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $47,520 | $73,070 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $43,956 | $67,704 | $51,512 |
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SF | 10,740 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SF | 8,914 | ||
| Sunroof | 996 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,740 | 1,200 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,914 | 996 | 0 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,980 | $77,090 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $53,590 | $71,520 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,565 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,138 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | STS-V | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 320hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $58,980 | $77,090 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -465 | -10,520 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,980 | $76,625 | $44,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,645 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $53,590 | $71,520 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -431 | -10,055 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,590 | $71,089 | $42,452 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,499 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | Explorer |
| Trim | V8 | STS-V | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,615 | $6,080 | $16,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $465 | $10,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -431 | -10,055 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 196.3 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,961 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SF | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| 235/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Interior air filter | 0 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 4950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1840 | 27% |
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