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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: $45,885

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,441

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $35,622 $43,956 $67,704
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740  
Sunroof     1,200
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Polished alloy wheels 519    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 6,790 10,740 1,200
Options (change) 5,924 8,914 996
Destination 895 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $45,885 $58,980 $77,090
Total Invoice $42,441 $53,590 $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: $17,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,408
Model Year201520062006
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$45,885$58,980$77,090
Adjustments for Features-4,6050-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$58,980$76,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,645
Total Invoice$42,441$53,590$71,520
Adjustments for Features-4,2590-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,182$53,590$71,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,499

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201520062006
ModelExplorerSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
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  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,855$5,250$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2590-431

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.4 in
Length197.1 in196.3 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,961 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested212547%
Total Not Requested235053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested414061%
Total Not Requested265039%

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