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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,365

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $31,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,816

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $30,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTaurus X
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,400 $79,945 $30,750
Base Invoice $62,138 $74,749 $28,291
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395   995
Sunroof 995   960
AWD 2,550 2,550 1,850
Rear HVAC unit     650
Limited Ultimate Package     825
Limited Convenience Package     255
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Remote start     395
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,228   866
Sunroof 876   835
AWD 2,385 2,384 1,664
Rear HVAC unit     566
Limited Ultimate Package     718
Limited Convenience Package     222
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Remote start     343
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 4,940 2,550 8,815
Options (change) 4,489 2,384 7,725
Destination 995 995 800
Total Price $72,335 $83,490 $40,365
Total Invoice $67,622 $78,128 $36,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,365
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTaurus X
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8403hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/60-18
Total Price$72,335$83,490$40,365
Adjustments for Features-4,750-7,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,585$76,105$40,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,520$0
Total Invoice$67,622$78,128$36,816
Adjustments for Features-4,441-6,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,181$71,217$36,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,036$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTaurus X
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,190$14,825$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$7,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,441-6,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122008
ModelEscaladeTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in112.9 in
Length202.5 in200.3 in
Width79.0 in74.9 in
Height75.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested22585%
Total Not Requested4015%

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