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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,990

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $53,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,185

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $48,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelXLRXLRTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $27,408 $28,291
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695 695
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Limited Convenience Package       255
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605 605
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Obstacle detection, rear     257  
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 0 1,200 3,420 3,140
Options (change) 0 996 2,977 2,733
Destination 840 840 800 800
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,055 $107,555 $33,990 $34,690
Total Invoice $79,727 $95,366 $31,185 $31,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,767
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelXLRXLRTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine320hp V8443hp V8263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$87,055$107,555$33,990$34,690
Adjustments for Features-9,650-9,7000-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,405$97,855$33,990$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,450$65$0
Total Invoice$79,727$95,366$31,185$31,824
Adjustments for Features-8,838-8,6010-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,889$86,765$31,185$31,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,876$63$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelXLRXLRTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$15,490$15,540$5,840$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,650$9,700$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,838-8,6010-702

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelXLRTaurus X
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length177.7 in200.3 in
Width72.3 in74.9 in
Height50.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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