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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: $28,945

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $18,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-MAX
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $27,275
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $26,048
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590      
Universal garage door opener 155      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445    
Navigation system       795
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150      
Universal garage door opener 129      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689    
Navigation system       755
Options (change) 5,385 4,445 0 795
Options (change) 4,470 3,689 0 755
Destination 720 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $47,125 $52,685 $75,890 $28,945
Total Invoice $43,134 $48,365 $70,524 $27,678

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,963
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-MAX
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$47,125$52,685$75,890$28,945
Adjustments for Features0-390-2,905-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$52,295$72,985$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0
Total Invoice$43,134$48,365$70,524$27,678
Adjustments for Features0-358-2,700-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,134$48,007$67,824$27,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,873$24,690$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-MAX
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$4,365$6,880$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$2,905$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-358-2,700-507

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062018
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.3,641 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
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Polished alloy wheels0No
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
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested199062%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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