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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: $39,615 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $15,340 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,461 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $15,274 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | V6 Luxury | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $50,385 | $31,615 | $35,550 |
| Base Invoice | $47,614 | $29,319 | $32,901 |
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 850 | 850 |
| AWD | 1,900 | 2,320 | 2,320 |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 395 | ||
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | 630 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 220 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,056 | 723 | 723 |
| AWD | 1,672 | 2,112 | 2,112 |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 348 | ||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | 536 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Remote start | 327 | 327 | |
| Options (change) | 3,745 | 7,185 | 5,495 |
| Options (change) | 3,296 | 6,327 | 4,890 |
| Destination | 825 | 815 | 815 |
| Total Price | $54,955 | $39,615 | $41,860 |
| Total Invoice | $51,735 | $36,461 | $38,606 |
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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: $14,990 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,945 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | V6 Luxury | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 13/19 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 80, 4 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $54,955 | $39,615 | $41,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -350 | 0 | -1,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,605 | $39,615 | $40,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $545 |
| Total Invoice | $51,735 | $36,461 | $38,606 |
| Adjustments for Features | -329 | 0 | -1,568 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,406 | $36,461 | $37,038 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $577 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | V6 Luxury | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $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 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,465 | $6,115 | $7,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $350 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -329 | 0 | -1,568 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,125 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | -250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | -250 | -167% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 267% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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