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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: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,856

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $39,300
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $36,254
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Sunroof   1,200 995
Navigation system     795
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Multicontour seats     595
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Sunroof   996 888
Navigation system     710
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Multicontour seats     531
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 5,385
Options (change) 8,914 996 4,807
Destination 720 720 795
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $45,480
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $41,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,177
Model Year200620062013
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$45,480
Adjustments for Features0-465-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,625$42,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$41,856
Adjustments for Features0-431-2,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,089$39,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062013
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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$4,275$4,740$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-2,443

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062013
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.3,970 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
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested464068%
Total Not Requested215032%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested157554%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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