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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDTSDTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $54,825 $59,875
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $51,809 $56,581
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 0 0
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 0 0
Destination 815 815 920 920
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $55,745 $60,795
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $52,729 $57,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,713
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDTSDTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$38,470$40,325$55,745$60,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,520-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$39,225$54,225$56,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$2,075
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$52,729$57,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-1,438-4,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,578$36,316$51,291$53,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0$1,959

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDTSDTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,085$6,185$6,605$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,520$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-1,438-4,251

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in115.6 in
Length193.4 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in42.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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