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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: $53,365

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $32,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,263

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $31,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimSportPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $82,585
Base Invoice $40,191 $77,216
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Second-row buckets 695  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD   2,500
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Second-row buckets 607  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
AWD   2,338
Options (change) 9,370 2,500
Options (change) 8,177 2,338
Destination 895 950
Total Price $53,365 $86,035
Total Invoice $49,263 $80,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,961
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimSportPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$53,365$86,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,365$82,530
Total Invoice$49,263$80,504
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,263$77,224

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimSportPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Removable third row seats $0
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,120$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,921 lb.5,691 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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