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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,740

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,325

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelXLRXLRExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $27,518 $29,578
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 1,200 4,895 2,600
Options (change) 0 996 4,162 2,211
Destination 840 840 645 645
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $35,740 $35,760
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $32,325 $32,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,394
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelXLRXLRExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$81,490$102,500$35,740$35,760
Adjustments for Features-9,115-9,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,375$92,835$35,740$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$20
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$32,325$32,434
Adjustments for Features-8,529-8,57100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,719$82,322$32,325$32,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,603$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelXLRXLRExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
All-terrain tires   $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,065$13,615$3,950$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,115$9,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,529-8,57100

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelXLRExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length177.7 in193.4 in
Width72.3 in73.7 in
Height50.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
4.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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