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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: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelCTSCTSCTSTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $86,295 $32,155
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $81,980 $29,635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 900  
Luxury Package     2,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
Package 303A       2,800
Navigation system       1,850
Sunroof       995
Remote start       425
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 801  
Luxury Package     2,225  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
Package 303A       2,436
Navigation system       1,610
Sunroof       866
Remote start       398
Options (change) 1,195 1,195 4,850 6,070
Options (change) 1,064 1,064 4,317 5,310
Destination 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $54,185 $61,685 $93,140 $39,020
Total Invoice $51,454 $58,579 $88,292 $35,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,319
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelCTSCTSCTSTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4335hp V6640hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$54,185$61,685$93,140$39,020
Adjustments for Features-3,575-6,475-8,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,610$55,210$84,965$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$34,355$0
Total Invoice$51,454$58,579$88,292$35,740
Adjustments for Features-3,395-6,149-7,7490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,059$52,430$80,543$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,371$32,484$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelCTSCTSCTSTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras $500  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Performance traction management  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Rear camera mirror $200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,265$11,165$12,865$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$6,475$8,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,395-6,149-7,7490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelCTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.9 in
Length195.5 in202.9 in
Width72.2 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested67548%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested47518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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