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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: $36,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSTSSTSSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
255/50R20 1,325        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Remote start 385 385      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB     2,640    
Bose 300W 15 speakers     2,590    
Universal garage door opener     155    
Sunroof     1,200 1,200 1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE       4,445  
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
255/50R20 1,127        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Remote start 326 326      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB     2,191    
Bose 300W 15 speakers     2,150    
Universal garage door opener     129    
Sunroof     996 996 996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE       3,689  
Options (change) 6,360 2,940 6,585 5,645 1,200
Options (change) 5,406 2,498 5,466 4,685 996
Destination 785 785 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,390 $36,120 $48,325 $53,885 $77,090
Total Invoice $33,464 $33,461 $44,130 $49,361 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,601
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSTSSTSSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$36,390$36,120$48,325$53,885$77,090
Adjustments for Features00-75-465-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$36,120$48,250$53,420$74,110
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$0$5,170$25,860
Total Invoice$33,464$33,461$44,130$49,361$71,520
Adjustments for Features00-68-426-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,464$33,461$44,062$48,935$68,755
Cost Above Minimum$3$0$0$4,873$24,693

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSTSSTSSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,675$3,750$4,140$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$75$465$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments00-68-426-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in116.4 in
Length193.4 in196.3 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,961 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested169053%

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