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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: $32,700

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $18,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,063

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $17,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelSTSSTSMustangMustang
TrimV6V8V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $24,399 $31,059
Luxury Level Two Package 3,350      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540      
Security Package     695 695
Comfort Package     595 595
Pony Package     995  
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Remote start     345 345
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Polished alloy wheels       495
Rear spoiler       0
Luxury Level Two Package 2,780      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938      
Security Package     605 605
Comfort Package     518 518
Pony Package     866  
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Remote start     300 300
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Polished alloy wheels       431
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,890 0 5,595 4,995
Options (change) 5,718 0 4,869 4,347
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $51,440 $54,050 $32,700 $39,500
Total Invoice $47,423 $50,587 $30,063 $36,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,700
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelSTSSTSMustangMustang
TrimV6V8V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6320hp V8305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$51,440$54,050$32,700$39,500
Adjustments for Features-3,970-2,04500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$52,005$32,700$39,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,535$0$6,800
Total Invoice$47,423$50,587$30,063$36,201
Adjustments for Features-3,660-1,91400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,763$48,673$30,063$36,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelSTSSTSMustangMustang
TrimV6V8V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0  
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,415$5,490$3,445$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$2,045$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,660-1,91400

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in107.1 in
Length196.7 in188.1 in
Width72.6 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested174085%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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