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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,815

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,832

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSTaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $38,155
Base Invoice $47,381 $35,035
Navigation system 1,945 1,550
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,195
Sunroof 1,200  
Package 402A   3,100
Multicontour seats   595
Remote start   425
Navigation system 1,614 1,349
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,040
Sunroof 996  
Package 402A   2,697
Multicontour seats   518
Remote start   398
Options (change) 4,840 6,865
Options (change) 4,017 6,002
Destination 870 795
Total Price $56,385 $45,815
Total Invoice $52,268 $41,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,011
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSTaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$56,385$45,815
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,385$45,185
Total Invoice$52,268$41,832
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,268$41,257

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSTaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-575

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.9 in
Length207.6 in202.9 in
Width74.8 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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