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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: $48,810

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,828

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $55,990
Base Invoice $35,268 $51,791
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row buckets 750  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 2,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Ultra Luxury Collection   5,535
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row buckets 638  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 2,312
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Ultra Luxury Collection   4,594
Options (change) 10,130 8,035
Options (change) 8,735 6,906
Destination 825 900
Total Price $48,810 $64,925
Total Invoice $44,828 $59,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,586
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/65-18
Total Price$48,810$64,925
Adjustments for Features-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,920$64,925
Total Invoice$44,828$59,597
Adjustments for Features-8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,011$59,597

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel 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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$11,170$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in
Height70.4 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested222582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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