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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: $39,020

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $11,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelCTSTaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $45,634 $29,635 $35,025
Temporary spare tire 350    
Navigation system   1,850 1,550
Remote start   425 425
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 402A     3,100
Temporary spare tire 308    
Navigation system   1,610 1,349
Remote start   398 398
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 350 6,070 5,075
Options (change) 308 5,310 4,444
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $49,535 $39,020 $44,025
Total Invoice $46,837 $35,740 $40,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,345
Model Year201320122012
ModelCTSTaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$49,535$39,020$44,025
Adjustments for Features-7950-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,740$39,020$41,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780
Total Invoice$46,837$35,740$40,264
Adjustments for Features-7520-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,085$35,740$38,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,489

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320122012
ModelCTSTaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$4,480$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7520-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
ModelCTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in202.9 in
Width72.5 in76.2 in
Height58.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested147557%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

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