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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: $46,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $59,875
Base Invoice $35,528 $56,581
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 7,790 1,695
Options (change) 6,797 1,492
Destination 895 920
Total Price $46,785 $62,490
Total Invoice $43,220 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,565
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$46,785$62,490
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,845$62,490
Total Invoice$43,220$58,993
Adjustments for Features-1,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,428$58,993

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,155$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,010 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested287556%
Total Not Requested225044%

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