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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: $51,015

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $47,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,703

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $46,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $92,695
Base Invoice $35,268 $88,060
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row buckets 750  
Cargo cover 135 195
All-weather floor mats 75 225
Polished alloy wheels 595 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
4WD w/low range   3,000
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row buckets 638  
Cargo cover 115 174
All-weather floor mats 64 200
Polished alloy wheels 506 534
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
4WD w/low range   2,850
Options (change) 12,335 4,155
Options (change) 10,610 3,878
Destination 825 1,295
Total Price $51,015 $98,145
Total Invoice $46,703 $93,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,182
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$51,015$98,145
Adjustments for Features0-9,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,015$88,305
Total Invoice$46,703$93,233
Adjustments for Features0-9,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,703$83,885

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Streaming video support $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Rear camera mirror $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$8,950$18,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,348

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in203.9 in
Width78.9 in80.5 in
Height70.4 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft394.2 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 control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

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