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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,635

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $26,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,664

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusEscalade
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $55,990
Base Invoice $28,053 $51,791
Remote start 395  
Sunroof 895 995
AWD 1,850 2,500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   795
Remote start 343  
Sunroof 779 826
AWD 1,664 2,312
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   660
Options (change) 3,140 4,290
Options (change) 2,786 3,798
Destination 825 900
Total Price $34,635 $61,180
Total Invoice $31,664 $56,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,533
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusEscalade
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/65-18
Total Price$34,635$61,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,635$54,365
Total Invoice$31,664$56,489
Adjustments for Features0-6,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,664$50,197

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusEscalade
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$5,290$12,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,292

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in116.0 in
Length200.4 in202.5 in
Width74.5 in79.0 in
Height61.5 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.5,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.2108.9 ft3

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