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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: $44,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $24,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,570

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $22,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelSTSTaurus
TrimV8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $37,770
Base Invoice $52,276 $34,663
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Package 402B   2,800
Navigation system   1,450
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Remote start   395
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Package 402B   2,436
Navigation system   1,262
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Remote start   344
Options (change) 11,940 5,840
Options (change) 9,910 5,082
Destination 775 825
Total Price $68,625 $44,435
Total Invoice $62,961 $40,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,569
Model Year20092010
ModelSTSTaurus
TrimV8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$68,625$44,435
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,625$44,240
Total Invoice$62,961$40,570
Adjustments for Features0-178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,961$40,392

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
ModelSTSTaurus
TrimV8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-178

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
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.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 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410061%
Total Not Requested267539%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402B
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested235075%
Total Not Requested80025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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