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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: $37,845

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,928

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,670 $62,015 $69,785 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $51,116 $57,984 $65,249 $27,273 $30,178
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 55 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,450        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Sunshade, rear, power 575        
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
255/50R20       1,325  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Remote start       385 385
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Third-row seat       875 375
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
All-weather floor mats 123 123 123 47 47
Panoramic sunroof 1,276        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,404 1,404 1,404    
Sunshade, rear, power 506        
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
255/50R20       1,127  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Remote start       326 326
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Third-row seat       744 319
Options (change) 4,905 2,880 2,880 8,585 4,665
Options (change) 4,317 2,535 2,535 7,298 3,965
Destination 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $60,570 $65,890 $73,660 $38,615 $37,845
Total Invoice $56,428 $61,514 $68,779 $35,356 $34,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,930
Model Year20152015201520082008
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?, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$60,570$65,890$73,660$38,615$37,845
Adjustments for Features-7,300-10,250-11,4250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,270$55,640$62,235$38,615$37,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$8,965$1,020$0
Total Invoice$56,428$61,514$68,779$35,356$34,928
Adjustments for Features-6,801-9,569-10,6680-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,627$51,945$58,111$35,356$34,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,318$8,484$659$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520082008
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  
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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 
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  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
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  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$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$14,415$17,365$18,540$7,115$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,300$10,250$11,425$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,801-9,569-10,6680-231

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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