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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: $57,475

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelXTSExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,015 $54,165
CD player, remote 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Cargo mat 120 100
All-weather floor mats 140 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,595 1,995
CD player, remote 264  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Cargo mat 106 95
All-weather floor mats 123 114
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,404 1,895
Options (change) 3,000 2,215
Options (change) 2,641 2,104
Destination 995 1,095
Total Price $66,010 $57,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,557
Model Year20152019
ModelXTSExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$66,010$57,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,010$55,040

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152019
ModelXTSExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,890$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152019
ModelXTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in198.3 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height59.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.081.7 ft3

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