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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: $47,025

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,160

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,705 $64,550 $72,320 $37,535
Base Invoice $52,084 $60,354 $67,619 $34,952
Paint, special red 995 995 995  
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,395      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,595 1,595 1,595 2,095
Sunshade, rear, power 575      
Panoramic sunroof 1,450     1,595
Package 302A       4,305
Polished alloy wheels       595
Paint, special red 876 876 876  
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,108      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 123 123 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,798
Sunshade, rear, power 506      
Panoramic sunroof 1,276     1,356
Package 302A       3,659
Polished alloy wheels       506
Options (change) 7,750 3,330 3,330 8,665
Options (change) 6,821 2,931 2,931 7,383
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $64,450 $68,875 $76,645 $47,025
Total Invoice $59,900 $64,280 $71,545 $43,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,654
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$64,450$68,875$76,645$47,025
Adjustments for Features-3,320-5,620-6,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,130$63,255$69,850$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$8,720$0
Total Invoice$59,900$64,280$71,545$43,160
Adjustments for Features-3,086-5,245-6,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,814$59,035$65,202$43,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,221$8,388$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Curve control   $50
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
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
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,850$13,150$14,325$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$5,620$6,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,086-5,245-6,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
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 Weight4,007 lb.4,579 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-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested317580%
Total Not Requested80020%

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