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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $53,940
Base Invoice $48,024 $51,512
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Options (change) 10,845 0
Options (change) 9,544 0
Destination 875 995
Total Price $62,540 $54,935
Total Invoice $58,443 $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: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,811
Model Year20112018
ModelSTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$62,540$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-9,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,540$45,650
Total Invoice$58,443$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$43,632

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$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
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
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 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$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 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$15,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,875

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in112.6 in
Length196.7 in198.3 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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