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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: $38,445

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,670 $62,015 $69,785 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $51,116 $57,984 $65,249 $27,518 $29,578
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Panoramic sunroof 1,450        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Sunshade, rear, power 575        
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
235/65R18       595  
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Sunroof       850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Panoramic sunroof 1,276        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,404 1,404 1,404    
Sunshade, rear, power 506        
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
235/65R18       506  
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Sunroof       723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,765 2,740 2,740 7,600 5,305
Options (change) 4,194 2,412 2,412 6,462 4,511
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $60,430 $65,750 $73,520 $38,445 $38,465
Total Invoice $56,305 $61,391 $68,656 $34,625 $34,734

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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: $13,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,793
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$60,430$65,750$73,520$38,445$38,465
Adjustments for Features-8,465-10,615-11,79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,965$55,135$61,730$38,445$38,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,170$9,765$0$20
Total Invoice$56,305$61,391$68,656$34,625$34,734
Adjustments for Features-7,887-9,911-11,01000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,418$51,480$57,646$34,625$34,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,062$9,228$0$109

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
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$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$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  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300    
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
All-terrain tires    $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,190$16,340$17,515$5,725$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,465$10,615$11,790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,887-9,911-11,01000

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,007 lb.4,441 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%

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%

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