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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelCTSCTSTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $48,290 $22,980
Base Invoice $36,945 $45,634 $21,127
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 1,150 0 3,660
Options (change) 1,012 0 3,258
Destination 895 895 685
Total Price $41,140 $49,185 $27,325
Total Invoice $38,852 $46,529 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,203
Model Year201320132006
ModelCTSCTSTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$41,140$49,185$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,790-6,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$42,330$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$0
Total Invoice$38,852$46,529$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,579-6,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,273$40,044$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,771$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320132006
ModelCTSCTSTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,265$10,330$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$6,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,579-6,4850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132006
ModelCTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in108.5 in
Length191.6 in197.6 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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