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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: $50,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,001

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerXT5
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $62,995
Base Invoice $35,268 $59,845
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Roof rack crossbars 120 295
Class II trailer hitch   575
Driver Assist Package   2,340
Cargo net   60
Temporary spare tire   350
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,776
Roof rack crossbars 106 263
Class II trailer hitch   512
Driver Assist Package   2,083
Cargo net   53
Temporary spare tire   312
Options (change) 11,510 5,615
Options (change) 9,908 4,999
Destination 825 995
Total Price $50,190 $69,605
Total Invoice $46,001 $65,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,038
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerXT5
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$50,190$69,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,190$64,530
Total Invoice$46,001$65,839
Adjustments for Features0-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,001$61,039

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerXT5
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Rear camera mirror $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,600$13,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerXT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length197.1 in189.5 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

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