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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: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerDTSDTS
TrimPlatinumV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $51,512 $42,874 $50,308
Cargo mat 100    
Luxury III Package   5,180  
Platinum Edition   4,795 4,795
Front buckets   0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695 1,695
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   825  
Cargo mat 95    
Luxury III Package   4,843  
Platinum Edition   3,980 3,980
Front buckets   0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,407 1,407
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   685  
Options (change) 100 12,495 6,490
Options (change) 95 10,915 5,387
Destination 995 920 920
Total Price $55,035 $59,270 $61,215
Total Invoice $52,602 $54,709 $56,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,667
Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerDTSDTS
TrimPlatinumV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$55,035$59,270$61,215
Adjustments for Features-7,9100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$59,270$60,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,695
Total Invoice$52,602$54,709$56,615
Adjustments for Features-7,5600-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,042$54,709$56,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerDTSDTS
TrimPlatinumV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,375$5,465$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,910$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5600-231

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in115.6 in
Length198.3 in207.6 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested306566%
Total Not Requested156534%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested317583%
Total Not Requested65017%

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