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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: $43,715

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,374

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $54,825
Base Invoice $35,268 $51,809
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Driver Awareness Package   695
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Driver Awareness Package   612
Options (change) 5,035 695
Options (change) 4,281 612
Destination 825 920
Total Price $43,715 $56,440
Total Invoice $40,374 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,920
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$43,715$56,440
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,600$56,440
Total Invoice$40,374$53,341
Adjustments for Features-1,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,421$53,341

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,005$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in115.6 in
Length197.1 in207.6 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

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