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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $36,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $33,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $71,915 $22,980
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $66,881 $21,127
Sunroof 995     895
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Heated mirrors       35
Sunroof 826     797
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 995 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 826 0 0 3,258
Destination 950 950 950 685
Total Price $63,540 $81,675 $72,865 $27,325
Total Invoice $58,751 $75,621 $67,831 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,490
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6D4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22215/60-16
Total Price$63,540$81,675$72,865$27,325
Adjustments for Features-9,940-13,900-12,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,600$67,775$60,490$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,175$6,890$0
Total Invoice$58,751$75,621$67,831$25,070
Adjustments for Features-9,191-12,870-11,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,560$62,751$56,311$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,191$6,751$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Front side airbags   $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Running boards$350 $350 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$12,115$16,075$14,550$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,940$13,900$12,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,191-12,870-11,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelEscaladeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in108.5 in
Length202.5 in197.6 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.9 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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