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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,001

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $46,410 $55,910
Base Invoice $25,606 $43,393 $52,276
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Electronics Package 545    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Floor mats 65    
Remote start 385    
Satellite radio 195    
Sunroof 850 1,200  
Temporary spare tire   250  
Premium Luxury Collection     4,155
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Electronics Package 463    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Floor mats 47    
Remote start 326    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 723 996  
Temporary spare tire   208  
Premium Luxury Collection     3,449
Options (change) 7,540 1,450 4,155
Options (change) 6,610 1,204 3,449
Destination 785 775 775
Total Price $35,815 $48,635 $60,840
Total Invoice $33,001 $45,372 $56,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,901
Model Year200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6302hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/50-17235/50-17
Total Price$35,815$48,635$60,840
Adjustments for Features-5750-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,240$48,635$57,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,640
Total Invoice$33,001$45,372$56,500
Adjustments for Features-5300-3,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,471$45,372$53,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,817

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear defrost $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,250$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-5300-3,311

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in116.4 in
Length210.2 in196.7 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume0.013.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested137544%

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