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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,575

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,966

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerSTSSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $48,024 $53,279
235/65R18 695      
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
Remote start 385 385    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Sunroof 850 850 1,200 1,200
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Temporary spare tire     350 350
235/65R18 591      
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Remote start 326 326    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Sunroof 723 723 1,056 1,056
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Temporary spare tire     308 308
Options (change) 7,470 5,070 1,550 1,550
Options (change) 6,441 4,401 1,364 1,364
Destination 735 735 875 875
Total Price $36,575 $36,920 $53,245 $58,805
Total Invoice $33,966 $34,497 $50,263 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,330
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerSTSSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,575$36,920$53,245$58,805
Adjustments for Features-35-350-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,540$36,885$53,245$56,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$3,135
Total Invoice$33,966$34,497$50,263$55,518
Adjustments for Features-33-330-2,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,933$34,464$50,263$53,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$2,966

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerSTSSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,225$4,190$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$35$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-330-2,289

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20072011
ModelExplorerSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in116.4 in
Length193.4 in196.7 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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