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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,630

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $13,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,844

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $11,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSMustangMustangMustang
TrimV6V8STS-VEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $28,014 $34,393 $45,166
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590 2,590        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640          
Universal garage door opener 155 155        
EcoBoost Performance Package       1,995    
Navigation system       795 795  
Obstacle detection, rear       295 295  
Rear spoiler         0  
Technology Package           7,500
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150 2,150        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191          
Universal garage door opener 129 129        
EcoBoost Performance Package       1,895    
Navigation system       755 755  
Obstacle detection, rear       280 280  
Rear spoiler         0  
Technology Package           7,125
Options (change) 5,385 2,745 0 3,085 1,090 7,500
Options (change) 4,470 2,279 0 2,930 1,035 7,125
Destination 720 720 720 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,125 $50,985 $75,890 $33,630 $38,385 $57,495
Total Invoice $43,134 $46,955 $70,524 $31,844 $36,328 $54,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,522
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSMustangMustangMustang
TrimV6V8STS-VEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18255/40-19235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$47,125$50,985$75,890$33,630$38,385$57,495
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-3,905-155-505-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,125$50,985$71,985$33,475$37,880$56,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$25,860$0$4,405$23,065
Total Invoice$43,134$46,955$70,524$31,844$36,328$54,491
Adjustments for Features-9150-3,629-147-478-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,219$46,955$66,895$31,697$35,850$53,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,736$24,676$0$4,153$21,889

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSMustangMustangMustang
TrimV6V8STS-VEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0  
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active glove box   $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Line lock    $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Safety key   $5$5$5
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15   
Interior air filter$0 $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175   
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150   
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler  $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio     $50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50
Turn signal repeaters in hood    $0 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300 $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0$0
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,475$4,475$8,380$4,630$4,980$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$3,905$155$505$955
Value of Feature Adjustments-9150-3,629-147-478-905

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062016
ModelSTSMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in107.1 in
Length196.3 in188.3 in
Width72.6 in75.4 in
Height57.6 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.5 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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
EcoBoost Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/40YR19 tires200No
3.55 axle ratioNo
Wheels, dark finish0No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested287567%
Total Not Requested142533%

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