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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: $29,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,274

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $28,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $38,155
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $35,035
Sunroof 995 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500  
Package 402A       3,100
Navigation system       1,550
Remote start       425
Sunroof 876 876    
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338  
Package 402A       2,697
Navigation system       1,349
Remote start       398
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,500 5,075
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,338 4,444
Destination 950 950 950 795
Total Price $73,070 $75,460 $86,035 $44,025
Total Invoice $68,382 $70,616 $80,504 $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: $23,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,246
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/45-19
Total Price$73,070$75,460$86,035$44,025
Adjustments for Features-5,195-6,570-8,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,875$68,890$77,230$44,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,355$0
Total Invoice$68,382$70,616$80,504$40,274
Adjustments for Features-4,862-6,148-8,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,520$64,468$72,265$40,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$8,745$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,430$12,805$15,040$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$6,570$8,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,862-6,148-8,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112011
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 Weight5,691 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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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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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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