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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTaurusCTSCTSCTS
TrimSHOPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $40,418 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 995      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Navigation system 755      
Sunroof 945      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 1,790 7,260 0 1,950
Options (change) 1,700 6,389 0 1,716
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,435 $50,445 $49,185 $67,360
Total Invoice $42,993 $47,248 $46,529 $63,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,034
Model Year2018201220122012
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)245/45-20235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$45,435$50,445$49,185$67,360
Adjustments for Features-3,215-575-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$49,870$48,610$67,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0$18,750
Total Invoice$42,993$47,248$46,529$63,017
Adjustments for Features-3,042-539-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,951$46,709$45,985$63,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$724$0$17,032

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201220122012
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$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
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   
Curve control$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
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   
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,380$4,740$4,740$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$575$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,042-539-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,970 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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