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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: $38,565

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,095 $64,895 $72,695 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $53,290 $61,650 $69,060 $29,319 $32,901
CD player, remote 250 250 250    
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,450        
Convenience Package       995  
255/50R20       1,325  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Remote start       385 385
Sunroof       850 850
CD player, remote 223 223 223    
Temporary spare tire 312 312 312    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530    
All-weather floor mats 125 125 125 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,291        
Convenience Package       846  
255/50R20       1,127  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Remote start       327 327
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 2,785 1,335 1,335 6,135 3,305
Options (change) 2,481 1,190 1,190 5,216 2,810
Destination 995 995 995 815 815
Total Price $59,875 $67,225 $75,025 $38,565 $39,670
Total Invoice $56,766 $63,835 $71,245 $35,350 $36,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,300
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumV-Sport 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$59,875$67,225$75,025$38,565$39,670
Adjustments for Features-7,965-11,865-13,0400-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,910$55,360$61,985$38,565$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$10,075$645$0
Total Invoice$56,766$63,835$71,245$35,350$36,526
Adjustments for Features-7,551-11,267-12,3830-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,215$52,568$58,862$35,350$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,353$9,647$435$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelXTSXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumV-Sport 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  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
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  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
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 rack   $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
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  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
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  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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-folding third row seats    $1000
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$13,395$17,295$18,470$5,430$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,965$11,865$13,040$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,551-11,267-12,3830-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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