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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: $46,900

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,321

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $55,910
Base Invoice $35,528 $52,276
Package 302A / 303A 4,565  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940
Package 302A / 303A 3,983  
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910
Options (change) 7,905 11,940
Options (change) 6,898 9,910
Destination 895 775
Total Price $46,900 $68,625
Total Invoice $43,321 $62,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,339
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$46,900$68,625
Adjustments for Features-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,895$68,625
Total Invoice$43,321$62,961
Adjustments for Features-3,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,622$62,961

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,355$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6990

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20142009
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,974 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252556%
Total Not Requested195044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405060%
Total Not Requested272540%

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