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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $27,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $42,770
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $40,418
Sunroof 995 995   995
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500  
Navigation system       795
Sunroof 876 876   945
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338  
Navigation system       755
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,500 1,790
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,338 1,700
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $73,070 $75,460 $86,035 $45,435
Total Invoice $68,382 $70,616 $80,504 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,543
Model Year2011201120112018
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)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/45-20
Total Price$73,070$75,460$86,035$45,435
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,485-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,960$69,975$78,315$45,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,355$0
Total Invoice$68,382$70,616$80,504$42,993
Adjustments for Features-3,846-5,133-7,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,536$65,483$73,280$42,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$947$8,744$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011201120112018
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 
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, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,030$12,405$14,640$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,485$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,846-5,133-7,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
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.4,343 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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