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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $20,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $19,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusDTSDTS
TrimSELV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $21,127 $42,874 $50,308
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895   1,200
Sun and Sound Package   1,505  
Front buckets   0  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797   996
Sun and Sound Package   1,249  
Front buckets   0  
Options (change) 3,660 1,505 1,200
Options (change) 3,258 1,249 996
Destination 685 920 920
Total Price $27,325 $48,280 $55,925
Total Invoice $25,070 $45,043 $52,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,894
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusDTSDTS
TrimSELV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$27,325$48,280$55,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$44,980$48,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,765
Total Invoice$25,070$45,043$52,224
Adjustments for Features0-3,079-6,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$41,964$45,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,555

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusDTSDTS
TrimSELV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$5,475$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,079-6,705

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in115.6 in
Length197.6 in207.6 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft318.8 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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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