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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $17,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,690 $53,585 $58,160 $29,280
Base Invoice $45,769 $50,102 $54,380 $27,404
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 130 130 130 75
AWD 2,225 2,225 2,225 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
4.6L V8       1,310
Remote start       385
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 64
AWD 2,103 2,102 2,103 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
4.6L V8       1,192
Remote start       327
Options (change) 2,705 2,705 2,705 4,760
Options (change) 2,525 2,524 2,525 4,264
Destination 920 920 920 815
Total Price $52,315 $57,210 $61,785 $34,855
Total Invoice $49,214 $53,546 $57,825 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,010
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6304hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 14?, 1480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20235/70-16
Total Price$52,315$57,210$61,785$34,855
Adjustments for Features-7,145-9,795-13,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,170$47,415$48,740$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$3,570$0
Total Invoice$49,214$53,546$57,825$32,483
Adjustments for Features-6,721-9,168-12,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,493$44,378$45,616$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,885$3,123$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320132010
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,765$15,415$18,665$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,145$9,795$13,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,721-9,168-12,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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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