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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: $44,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,274

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $38,155
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $35,035
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Sunroof   1,200  
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Remote start     425
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Sunroof   996  
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Remote start     398
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 5,075
Options (change) 8,914 996 4,444
Destination 720 720 795
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $44,025
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $40,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,043
Model Year200620062011
ModelSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8469hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$58,980$77,090$44,025
Adjustments for Features0-465-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,625$43,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$40,274
Adjustments for Features0-431-727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,089$39,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062011
ModelSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,790$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-727

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062011
ModelSTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.9 in
Length196.3 in202.9 in
Width72.6 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested424062%
Total Not Requested255038%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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