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Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,200

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,659

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelXT5Explorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,995 $53,940
Base Invoice $59,845 $51,512
Driver Assist Package 2,340  
Class II trailer hitch 575  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Roof rack crossbars 295 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover   130
Driver Assist Package 2,083  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Temporary spare tire 312  
Roof rack crossbars 263 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 5,555 2,265
Options (change) 4,946 2,152
Destination 995 995
Total Price $69,545 $57,200
Total Invoice $65,786 $54,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,247
Model Year20182018
ModelXT5Explorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$69,545$57,200
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,615$57,200
Total Invoice$65,786$54,659
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,906$54,659

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelXT5Explorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,175$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelXT5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length189.5 in198.3 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,257 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
30.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Platinum

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

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