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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: $34,780

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,419

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimXLTLuxury SportLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $47,280 $50,820
Base Invoice $27,404 $44,679 $48,024
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 1,900 1,900
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Performance braking system (optional)   395 395
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 1,672 1,672
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Performance braking system (optional)   348 348
Options (change) 4,685 2,645 2,645
Options (change) 4,200 2,328 2,328
Destination 815 875 875
Total Price $34,780 $50,800 $54,340
Total Invoice $32,419 $47,882 $51,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,068
Model Year201020112011
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimXLTLuxury SportLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-17235/50-17
Total Price$34,780$50,800$54,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$49,320$50,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$32,419$47,882$51,227
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-3,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,419$46,487$48,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201020112011
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimXLTLuxury SportLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$6,020$7,500$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,395-3,224

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20102011
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury Sport

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

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

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