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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: $42,800

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,552

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $34,952 $48,024 $53,279
Package 301A 2,250    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950  
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Package 301A 1,913    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476  
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Sunroof   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 4,440 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 3,775 4,840 1,364
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $42,800 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $39,552 $53,739 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,779
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$42,800$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features-2,8050-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,995$57,195$58,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$39,552$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features-2,5920-661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,960$53,739$54,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,118

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,355$5,550$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5920-661

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.4 in
Length197.1 in196.7 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested112554%

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