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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $55,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $51,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelXLRXLRTaurus
TrimBaseXLR-VSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $22,980
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Heated mirrors     35
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 0 0 2,765
Options (change) 0 0 2,461
Destination 840 840 685
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $26,430
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $24,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,657
Model Year200820082006
ModelXLRXLRTaurus
TrimBaseXLR-VSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$81,490$101,300$26,430
Adjustments for Features-13,165-13,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,325$87,585$26,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$24,273
Adjustments for Features-12,318-12,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,930$77,726$24,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,796$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082006
ModelXLRXLRTaurus
TrimBaseXLR-VSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$15,815$16,365$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,165$13,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,318-12,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelXLRTaurus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.5 in
Length177.7 in197.6 in
Width72.3 in73.0 in
Height50.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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