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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: $36,560

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $11,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTSSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $46,410 $55,910 $80,160
Base Invoice $28,752 $43,393 $52,276 $73,448
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505      
Remote start 385      
Sunroof 850 1,200   1,200
Temporary spare tire   250    
Premium Luxury Collection     4,155  
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129      
Remote start 327      
Sunroof 723 996   996
Temporary spare tire   208    
Premium Luxury Collection     3,449  
Options (change) 4,735 1,450 4,155 1,200
Options (change) 4,025 1,204 3,449 996
Destination 815 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,560 $48,635 $60,840 $84,235
Total Invoice $33,592 $45,372 $56,500 $77,319

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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: $13,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,850
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTSSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$36,560$48,635$60,840$84,235
Adjustments for Features-1,1650-3,565-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,395$48,635$57,275$78,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,640$29,520
Total Invoice$33,592$45,372$56,500$77,319
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-3,311-5,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,522$45,372$53,189$71,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,817$26,366

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSTSSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning   $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear defrost $200$200$200
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   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,515$4,350$7,915$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$3,565$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0700-3,311-5,581

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested137544%

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