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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: $57,025

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $40,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,486

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $38,213

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Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $92,695
Base Invoice $50,587 $88,060
Second-row buckets 695  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 130 195
All-weather floor mats 75 225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
4WD w/low range   3,000
Second-row buckets 660  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Cargo cover 124 174
All-weather floor mats 71 200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
4WD w/low range   2,850
Options (change) 3,110 3,555
Options (change) 2,954 3,344
Destination 945 1,295
Total Price $57,025 $97,545
Total Invoice $54,486 $92,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,597
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$57,025$97,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,025$91,635
Total Invoice$54,486$92,699
Adjustments for Features0-5,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,486$87,083

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerEscalade
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,765$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,616

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in203.9 in
Width78.9 in80.5 in
Height70.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft394.2 ft3

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