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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,462

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerXT5XT5XT5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $45,995 $52,495 $62,995
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $43,695 $49,870 $59,845
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Third-row seat 845 845      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
235/65R18 595        
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 295 295 295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
CUE with Embedded Navigation     1,075    
Class II trailer hitch     575 575 575
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595  
AWD     2,500 2,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Third-row seat 718 718      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
235/65R18 506        
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 263 263 263
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
CUE with Embedded Navigation     957    
Class II trailer hitch     512 512 512
Temporary spare tire     312 312 312
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530  
AWD     2,375 2,375  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776 1,776
Options (change) 9,705 7,410 7,385 6,310 3,215
Options (change) 8,299 6,348 6,725 5,768 2,863
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $40,550 $40,570 $54,375 $59,800 $67,205
Total Invoice $36,462 $36,571 $51,415 $56,633 $63,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,542
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerXT5XT5XT5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$40,550$40,570$54,375$59,800$67,205
Adjustments for Features00-6,780-10,455-12,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,550$40,570$47,595$49,345$54,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,750$7,255
Total Invoice$36,462$36,571$51,415$56,633$63,703
Adjustments for Features00-6,411-9,901-11,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,462$36,571$45,004$46,732$51,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$1,728$6,988

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerXT5XT5XT5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror    $200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels   $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,625$12,405$16,080$17,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,780$10,455$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,411-9,901-11,711

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerXT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in189.5 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Luxury

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
CUE with Embedded Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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