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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: $33,445

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $12,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,987

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $11,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $28,170
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $26,269
Sunroof 1,200    
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200  
Navigation system     795
Package 302A     1,895
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     295
Panoramic sunroof     1,395
Sunroof 996    
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656  
Navigation system     694
Package 302A     1,654
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     258
Panoramic sunroof     1,217
Options (change) 1,200 3,200 4,380
Options (change) 996 2,656 3,823
Destination 775 775 895
Total Price $45,750 $57,250 $33,445
Total Invoice $42,701 $53,243 $30,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,239
Model Year200820082013
ModelSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8178hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$45,750$57,250$33,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,915-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,750$54,335$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$0
Total Invoice$42,701$53,243$30,987
Adjustments for Features0-2,711-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,701$50,532$27,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,831$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082013
ModelSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,500$7,415$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,711-3,525

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelSTSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in105.9 in
Length196.7 in178.1 in
Width72.6 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.867.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested132567%

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