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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,780

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,736

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $30,670
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $28,053
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 895
Universal garage door opener 155      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445    
Navigation system       1,995
Remote start       395
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150      
Sunroof 996 996 996 779
Universal garage door opener 129      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689    
Navigation system       1,736
Remote start       343
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 3,285
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 2,858
Destination 720 720 720 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $34,780
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $31,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,312
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$34,780
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,575-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,140$52,310$73,000$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$31,736
Adjustments for Features-1,082-1,443-3,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,048$47,918$67,726$31,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$24,678$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, 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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,115$6,630$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,575$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,082-1,443-3,7940

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062009
ModelSTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.9 in
Length196.3 in200.4 in
Width72.6 in74.5 in
Height57.6 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested154048%
Total Not Requested165052%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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