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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: $29,830

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $21,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,519

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $19,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $25,948 $30,341
Package 301A         1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Remote start         395  
Package 301A         1,231 1,231
Door sill trim plates         90 90
Remote start         375  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,785 1,390
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,696 1,321
Destination 825 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $51,210 $56,770 $57,170 $69,610 $29,830 $30,028
Total Invoice $48,439 $53,693 $54,071 $65,827 $28,519 $28,530

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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: $21,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,446
Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 8300, 15100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,210$56,770$57,170$69,610$29,830$30,028
Adjustments for Features-100-2,5250-5,075-140-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,110$54,245$57,170$64,535$29,690$29,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$6,060$13,425$327$0
Total Invoice$48,439$53,693$54,071$65,827$28,519$28,530
Adjustments for Features-95-2,3880-4,799-134-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,344$51,305$54,071$61,028$28,385$27,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,961$5,727$12,684$487$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Remote app     $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Curve control    $50$50
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200  
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $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$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 $0   
DVD-compatible player $0 $0  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation system $600 $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25 $25  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound $250 $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200  
Compass$0 $0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers $50 $50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
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 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,640$5,115$10,190$5,255$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$2,525$0$5,075$140$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-95-2,3880-4,799-134-632

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102016
ModelSTSC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in104.3 in
Length196.7 in173.6 in
Width72.6 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 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
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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