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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,150

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,611

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerXTS
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $64,550
Base Invoice $51,512 $60,354
Cargo mat 100 120
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,595
Paint, special red   995
CD player, remote   250
Temporary spare tire   350
Cargo mat 95 106
All-weather floor mats 114 123
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,404
Paint, special red   876
CD player, remote   220
Temporary spare tire   308
Options (change) 2,215 3,450
Options (change) 2,104 3,037
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,150 $68,995
Total Invoice $54,611 $64,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,979
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerXTS
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-20
Total Price$57,150$68,995
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,890$68,995
Total Invoice$54,611$64,386
Adjustments for Features-1,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,407$64,386

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerXTS
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,100$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerXTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length198.3 in202.0 in
Width78.9 in72.9 in
Height70.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,007 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.0 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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