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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: $45,535

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,100

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $40,275
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $38,060
Luxury Level Two Package 3,350      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200 995
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690    
Navigation system       795
Multicontour seats       595
Package 301A / 401A       2,000
Luxury Level Two Package 2,780      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Sunroof 996   996 945
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703    
Navigation system       755
Multicontour seats       565
Package 301A / 401A       1,900
Options (change) 13,150 11,690 1,200 4,385
Options (change) 10,914 9,703 996 4,165
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,700 $65,740 $81,650 $45,535
Total Invoice $52,619 $60,290 $74,954 $43,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,677
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$57,700$65,740$81,650$45,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,865-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,700$64,240$79,785$43,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$22,085$0
Total Invoice$52,619$60,290$74,954$43,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-1,712-2,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,619$58,914$73,242$40,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,295$20,623$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Lane departure warning $200$200 
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$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,675$6,040$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,865$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-1,712-2,158

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082016
ModelSTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.9 in
Length196.7 in202.9 in
Width72.6 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 V6

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
255/45WR18 tires200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested374062%
Total Not Requested232538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360054%
Total Not Requested312546%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested72539%

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