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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: $56,820

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $27,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,291

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $24,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimPlatinumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $80,520
Base Invoice $50,587 $75,286
Second-row buckets 695  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD   2,550
Second-row buckets 660  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
AWD   2,384
Options (change) 2,905 2,550
Options (change) 2,759 2,384
Destination 945 995
Total Price $56,820 $84,065
Total Invoice $54,291 $78,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,366
Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimPlatinumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$56,820$84,065
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,735$84,065
Total Invoice$54,291$78,665
Adjustments for Features-1,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,299$78,665

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimPlatinumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,160$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in
Height70.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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