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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: $34,780

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,419

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $14,915

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelSTSSTSExplorer
TrimV6V6 LuxuryXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,845 $50,385 $29,280
Base Invoice $44,269 $47,614 $27,404
Temporary spare tire 250 250  
AWD 1,900 1,900 2,320
Performance braking system (optional) 395 395  
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
Temporary spare tire 220 220  
AWD 1,672 1,672 2,112
Performance braking system (optional) 348 348  
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     327
Options (change) 2,545 2,545 4,685
Options (change) 2,240 2,240 4,200
Destination 825 825 815
Total Price $50,215 $53,755 $34,780
Total Invoice $47,334 $50,679 $32,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,520
Model Year201020102010
ModelSTSSTSExplorer
TrimV6V6 LuxuryXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6302hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$50,215$53,755$34,780
Adjustments for Features-1,480-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,735$50,335$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$47,334$50,679$32,419
Adjustments for Features-1,395-3,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,939$47,455$32,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
ModelSTSSTSExplorer
TrimV6V6 LuxuryXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,500$9,440$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,395-3,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelSTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in113.7 in
Length196.7 in193.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,706 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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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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