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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,716

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $30,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEscaladeEscalade
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $66,406 $77,216
Rear HVAC unit 675 285    
Third-row seat 845 375    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 695      
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Sunroof 850 850 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Power-deployable running boards 695 695    
Rear HVAC unit 574 243    
Third-row seat 718 319    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 591      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Sunroof 723 723 876  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Power-deployable running boards 591 591    
Options (change) 12,115 8,855 995 0
Options (change) 10,390 7,620 876 0
Destination 735 735 950 950
Total Price $41,220 $40,705 $72,910 $83,535
Total Invoice $37,915 $37,716 $68,232 $78,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,244
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEscaladeEscalade
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$41,220$40,705$72,910$83,535
Adjustments for Features00-4,565-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,220$40,705$68,345$76,735
Cost Above Minimum$515$0$0$8,390
Total Invoice$37,915$37,716$68,232$78,166
Adjustments for Features00-4,272-6,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,915$37,716$63,960$71,803
Cost Above Minimum$199$0$0$7,843

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerEscaladeEscalade
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,125$8,690$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,565$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,272-6,363

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072011
ModelExplorerEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height72.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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