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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimPlatinumV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $55,910
Base Invoice $51,512 $52,276
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910
Options (change) 0 11,940
Options (change) 0 9,910
Destination 995 775
Total Price $54,935 $68,625
Total Invoice $52,507 $62,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,472
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimPlatinumV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$54,935$68,625
Adjustments for Features-9,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,500$68,625
Total Invoice$52,507$62,961
Adjustments for Features-9,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,489$62,961

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerSTS
TrimPlatinumV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Rear seat audio controls $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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,950$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.4 in
Length198.3 in196.7 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.8 ft3

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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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430063%
Total Not Requested247537%

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