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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: $38,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelSTSSTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,390 $51,810 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $39,635 $48,442 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,505 1,995
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,690      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 850 850
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Remote start     385 385
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 2,129 1,696
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,063      
Sunroof 996 996 723 723
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Remote start     327 327
Options (change) 7,035 3,345 6,060 3,230
Options (change) 5,839 2,776 5,152 2,746
Destination 745 745 815 815
Total Price $50,170 $55,900 $38,490 $39,595
Total Invoice $46,219 $51,963 $35,286 $36,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,401
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelSTSSTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6320hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$50,170$55,900$38,490$39,595
Adjustments for Features-800-8000-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,370$55,100$38,490$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,730$395$0
Total Invoice$46,219$51,963$35,286$36,462
Adjustments for Features-737-7440-1,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,482$51,219$35,286$35,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,737$205$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelSTSSTSExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,765$3,965$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$800$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-737-7440-1,381

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested57527%
Total Not Requested154073%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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 pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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