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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,680

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $9,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,871

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $8,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelSTSSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $33,080
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $30,687
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 35
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Remote start       345
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 30
Sunroof 996   996  
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Remote start       293
Options (change) 1,300 3,300 1,300 2,775
Options (change) 1,079 2,739 1,079 2,359
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,850 $57,350 $81,750 $36,680
Total Invoice $42,784 $53,326 $75,037 $33,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,799
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelSTSSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15300, 15320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$45,850$57,350$81,750$36,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,915-6,330-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,850$54,435$75,420$35,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$29,570$0
Total Invoice$42,784$53,326$75,037$33,871
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-5,810-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,784$50,616$69,227$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,832$26,443$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelSTSSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8STS-VHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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 recliner, driver seat$100$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$7,115$10,530$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915$6,330$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,710-5,810-886

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
ModelSTSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in103.1 in
Length196.7 in174.7 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.866.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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