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Ford Escape vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,680

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $11,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,871

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelEscapeSTSSTSSTS
TrimHybrid LimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $30,687 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Remote start 345      
Engine-block heater 35 100 100 100
Bose 300W 15 speakers   2,590    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,640    
Universal garage door opener   155    
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     4,445  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Remote start 293      
Engine-block heater 30 83 83 83
Bose 300W 15 speakers   2,150    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,191    
Universal garage door opener   129    
Sunroof   996 996 996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     3,689  
Options (change) 2,775 6,685 5,745 1,300
Options (change) 2,359 5,549 4,768 1,079
Destination 825 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,680 $48,425 $53,985 $77,190
Total Invoice $33,871 $44,213 $49,444 $71,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,242
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelEscapeSTSSTSSTS
TrimHybrid LimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionCVTT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$36,680$48,425$53,985$77,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,205-1,595-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,680$47,220$52,390$73,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,170$25,860
Total Invoice$33,871$44,213$49,444$71,603
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,461-3,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,871$43,113$47,983$67,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870$24,677

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelEscapeSTSSTSSTS
TrimHybrid LimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,920$5,125$5,515$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205$1,595$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,100-1,461-3,813

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122006
ModelEscapeSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in116.4 in
Length174.7 in196.3 in
Width71.1 in72.6 in
Height67.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested209066%

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