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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: $33,490

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $48,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $45,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelXLRXLRTaurus
TrimBaseXLR-VLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $30,670
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $28,053
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200  
Navigation system     1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996  
Navigation system     1,736
Options (change) 0 1,200 1,995
Options (change) 0 996 1,736
Destination 840 840 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $33,490
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $30,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,862
Model Year200820082009
ModelXLRXLRTaurus
TrimBaseXLR-VLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$81,490$102,500$33,490
Adjustments for Features-9,375-10,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,115$92,075$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,960$0
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$30,614
Adjustments for Features-8,772-9,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,476$81,649$30,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,173$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082009
ModelXLRXLRTaurus
TrimBaseXLR-VLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
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
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$13,500$14,550$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,375$10,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,772-9,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRTaurus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length177.7 in200.4 in
Width72.3 in74.5 in
Height50.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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