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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: $32,690

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $13,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,696

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8STS-VTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $29,505
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $27,664
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200    
Navigation system       795
Panoramic sunroof       1,495
Sunroof 996   996  
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656    
Navigation system       742
Panoramic sunroof       1,395
Options (change) 1,200 3,200 1,200 2,290
Options (change) 996 2,656 996 2,137
Destination 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,750 $57,250 $81,650 $32,690
Total Invoice $42,701 $53,243 $74,954 $30,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,977
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8STS-VTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8178hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15300, 15355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$45,750$57,250$81,650$32,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,915-6,330-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,750$54,335$75,320$28,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$29,570$0
Total Invoice$42,701$53,243$74,954$30,696
Adjustments for Features0-2,711-5,811-3,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,701$50,532$69,143$26,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,831$26,442$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSEscape
TrimV6V8STS-VTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
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   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
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 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $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, configurable   $150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
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$3,900$6,815$10,230$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915$6,330$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,711-5,811-3,972

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082016
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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