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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: $53,875

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,708

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelXT5XT5Explorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,495 $62,995 $43,100
Base Invoice $49,870 $59,845 $40,191
Driver Assist Package 1,595 2,340  
Class II trailer hitch 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Cargo net 60 60  
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Roof rack crossbars 295 295 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
AWD 2,500    
Package 401A     4,300
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Trailer Tow Package     570
Cargo cover     130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Driver Assist Package 1,420 2,083  
Class II trailer hitch 512 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Cargo net 53 53  
Temporary spare tire 312 312  
Roof rack crossbars 263 263 122
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,741
AWD 2,375    
Package 401A     3,752
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Trailer Tow Package     497
Cargo cover     114
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 7,965 5,615 9,880
Options (change) 7,241 4,999 8,622
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $61,455 $69,605 $53,875
Total Invoice $58,106 $65,839 $49,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,616
Model Year201820182015
ModelXT5XT5Explorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,455$69,605$53,875
Adjustments for Features-4,000-6,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,455$63,455$53,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0
Total Invoice$58,106$65,839$49,708
Adjustments for Features-3,782-5,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,324$60,022$49,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,698$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182015
ModelXT5XT5Explorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$12,350$14,500$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$6,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,782-5,8170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XT5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelXT5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length189.5 in197.1 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,257 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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 system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272587%
Total Not Requested42513%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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