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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: $39,615

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,461

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $50,820
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $48,024
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 1,200
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,900
Temporary spare tire     350
Performance braking system (optional)     395
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723 1,056
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,672
Temporary spare tire     308
Performance braking system (optional)     348
Options (change) 7,185 5,495 3,845
Options (change) 6,327 4,890 3,384
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $39,615 $41,860 $55,540
Total Invoice $36,461 $38,606 $52,283

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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: $15,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,493
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-17
Total Price$39,615$41,860$55,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,615$40,160$55,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$36,461$38,606$52,283
Adjustments for Features0-1,568-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,461$37,038$51,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$577$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerSTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,815$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,568-329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,125 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
235/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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