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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: $49,890

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimSportLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $50,820
Base Invoice $40,191 $48,024
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950
Temporary spare tire   350
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,900
Performance braking system (optional)   395
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476
Temporary spare tire   308
Sunroof   1,056
AWD   1,672
Performance braking system (optional)   348
Options (change) 5,895 7,795
Options (change) 5,144 6,860
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,890 $59,490
Total Invoice $46,230 $55,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,055
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimSportLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-17
Total Price$49,890$59,490
Adjustments for Features-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,085$59,490
Total Invoice$46,230$55,759
Adjustments for Features-3,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,704$55,759

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimSportLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,055$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5260

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,125 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested187560%
Total Not Requested127540%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

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