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Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,735

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,429

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $25,948 $30,341
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590 2,590      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Universal garage door opener 155 155      
Package 301A       1,295 1,295
Remote start       395  
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150 2,150      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Universal garage door opener 129 129      
Package 301A       1,231 1,231
Remote start       375  
Options (change) 5,385 2,745 0 1,690 1,295
Options (change) 4,470 2,279 0 1,606 1,231
Destination 720 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 -4,007
Total Price $47,125 $50,985 $75,890 $29,735 $29,933
Total Invoice $43,134 $46,955 $70,524 $28,429 $28,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,948
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T5T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$47,125$50,985$75,890$29,735$29,933
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-3,905-705-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,125$50,985$71,985$29,030$28,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$25,860$327$0
Total Invoice$43,134$46,955$70,524$28,429$28,440
Adjustments for Features-9150-3,629-674-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,219$46,955$66,895$27,755$27,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,736$24,676$484$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Safety key   $5$5
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Interior air filter$0 $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Headlight washers  $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,750$3,750$7,655$4,455$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$3,905$705$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-9150-3,629-674-1,169

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062016
ModelSTSC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in104.3 in
Length196.3 in173.6 in
Width72.6 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.852.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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