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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: $42,170

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,709

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelXT5ExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,995 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $59,845 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 575    
Temporary spare tire 350    
Roof rack crossbars 295 115 115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
AWD   2,320 2,325
Class II trailer hitch 512    
Temporary spare tire 312    
Roof rack crossbars 263 97 97
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
AWD   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 3,215 12,275 8,990
Options (change) 2,863 10,651 7,860
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $67,205 $42,305 $42,170
Total Invoice $63,703 $38,709 $38,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,193
Model Year201820082008
ModelXT5ExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,205$42,305$42,170
Adjustments for Features-10,34000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,865$42,305$42,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$63,703$38,709$38,823
Adjustments for Features-9,80100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,902$38,709$38,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelXT5ExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$17,655$7,315$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,340$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,80100

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelXT5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length189.5 in193.4 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,257 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
30.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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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