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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: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,856

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $24,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $39,300
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $36,254
Sunroof 995 995   995
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Multicontour seats       595
Package 302A / 402A       3,000
Navigation system       795
Sunroof 876 876   888
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,384  
Multicontour seats       531
Package 302A / 402A       2,678
Navigation system       710
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,550 5,385
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,384 4,807
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $70,940 $75,220 $83,490 $45,480
Total Invoice $66,394 $70,395 $78,128 $41,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,440
Model Year2012201220122013
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$70,940$75,220$83,490$45,480
Adjustments for Features-3,310-4,185-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$71,035$76,570$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$0
Total Invoice$66,394$70,395$78,128$41,856
Adjustments for Features-3,098-3,917-6,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,296$66,478$71,652$41,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,182$8,356$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122013
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
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
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 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$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$10,730$11,605$14,340$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$4,185$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,098-3,917-6,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
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

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested137547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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