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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $39,050 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $21,127 $36,902 $39,964 $45,634
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150  
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012  
Options (change) 3,660 1,150 1,150 0
Options (change) 3,258 1,012 1,012 0
Destination 685 895 895 895
Total Price $27,325 $41,095 $44,335 $49,185
Total Invoice $25,070 $38,809 $41,871 $46,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,774
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4212, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,325$41,095$44,335$49,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-4,330-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$37,955$40,005$42,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$4,375
Total Invoice$25,070$38,809$41,871$46,529
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-4,089-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$35,844$37,782$40,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,938$4,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300  $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,615$7,805$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$4,330$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,965-4,089-6,485

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in113.4 in
Length197.6 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.6 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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