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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: $49,520

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,823

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,585 $58,160 $41,675
Base Invoice $50,102 $54,380 $38,862
Driver Assist Package 2,395 2,395  
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 130 130 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,450   1,595
AWD 2,225 2,225  
Package 401A     4,130
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Driver Assist Package 2,108 2,108  
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,276   1,392
AWD 2,102 2,103  
Package 401A     3,604
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Options (change) 6,550 5,100 6,950
Options (change) 5,908 4,633 6,066
Destination 920 920 895
Total Price $61,055 $64,180 $49,520
Total Invoice $56,930 $59,933 $45,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,387
Model Year201320132014
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,055$64,180$49,520
Adjustments for Features-1,845-3,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,210$60,285$49,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$56,930$59,933$45,823
Adjustments for Features-1,720-3,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,210$56,296$45,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,086$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132014
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,900$12,950$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$3,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,720-3,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132014
ModelXTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in197.1 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height59.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
18.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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