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Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,575

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,572

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,585 $58,160 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $50,102 $54,380 $27,518 $29,578
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
AWD 2,225 2,225    
Panoramic sunroof 1,450      
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
AWD 2,102 2,103    
Panoramic sunroof 1,276      
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 4,025 2,575 9,730 7,435
Options (change) 3,686 2,411 8,409 6,458
Destination 920 920 645 645
Total Price $58,530 $61,655 $40,575 $40,595
Total Invoice $54,708 $57,711 $36,572 $36,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,280
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$58,530$61,655$40,575$40,595
Adjustments for Features-6,265-7,51500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,265$54,140$40,575$40,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$20
Total Invoice$54,708$57,711$36,572$36,681
Adjustments for Features-5,856-7,03400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,852$50,677$36,572$36,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
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 air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
All-terrain tires   $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,140$14,390$6,875$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,265$7,515$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,856-7,03400

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelXTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in113.7 in
Length202.0 in193.4 in
Width72.9 in73.7 in
Height59.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
18.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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