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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $20,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,274

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $19,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $38,155
Base Invoice $51,791 $35,035
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 8,035 5,075
Options (change) 6,906 4,444
Destination 900 795
Total Price $64,925 $44,025
Total Invoice $59,597 $40,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,830
Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/45-19
Total Price$64,925$44,025
Adjustments for Features-4,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,030$44,025
Total Invoice$59,597$40,274
Adjustments for Features-4,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,104$40,274

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,480$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.9 in
Length202.5 in202.9 in
Width79.0 in76.2 in
Height75.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		60.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		108.9 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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