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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: $63,770

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimVsport PremiumVsport PlatinumST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,735 $69,785 $54,740
CD player, remote 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Cargo mat 120 120 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,450   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,595 1,595 1,995
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Package 401A     3,875
CD player, remote 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,108    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Cargo mat 106 106 95
All-weather floor mats 123 123 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,276   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,404 1,404 1,895
Sunshade, rear, power 506    
Package 401A     3,681
Options (change) 7,420 3,000 7,785
Options (change) 6,531 2,641 7,395
Destination 995 995 1,245
Total Price $71,150 $73,780 $63,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,663
Model Year201520152020
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimVsport PremiumVsport PlatinumST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine410hp V6410hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20255/55-20
Total Price$71,150$73,780$63,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,150$72,080$62,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152020
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimVsport PremiumVsport PlatinumST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$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 prevention, steering-based  $200
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$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$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,615$12,315$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,587-120

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
ModelXTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in119.1 in
Length202.0 in198.8 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height59.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,364 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.087.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport 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
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested272575%
Total Not Requested91525%

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