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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: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $59,875
Base Invoice $51,512 $56,581
Cargo mat 100  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Cargo mat 95  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 100 1,695
Options (change) 95 1,492
Destination 995 920
Total Price $55,035 $62,490
Total Invoice $52,602 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,665
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$55,035$62,490
Adjustments for Features-7,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,425$62,490
Total Invoice$52,602$58,993
Adjustments for Features-7,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,328$58,993

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerDTS
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
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
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $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
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,500$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
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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