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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: $44,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,264

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSHOPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $35,025 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Package 402A 3,100      
Navigation system 1,550      
Remote start 425      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Package 402A 2,697      
Navigation system 1,349      
Remote start 398      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 5,075 6,860 350 1,150
Options (change) 4,444 6,037 308 1,012
Destination 795 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,025 $50,045 $49,535 $66,560
Total Invoice $40,264 $46,896 $46,837 $62,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,858
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSHOPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$44,025$50,045$49,535$66,560
Adjustments for Features-2,155-725-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,870$49,320$48,810$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$17,750
Total Invoice$40,264$46,896$46,837$62,313
Adjustments for Features-1,971-679-6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,293$46,217$46,151$62,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$66$0$16,162

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSHOPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,955$5,525$5,525$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$725$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,971-679-6860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.4 in
Length202.9 in191.6 in
Width76.2 in72.5 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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