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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $16,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTSSTS
TrimSELV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $21,127 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895 1,200   1,200
Universal garage door opener   155 155  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,640    
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797 996   996
Universal garage door opener   129 129  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,191    
Options (change) 3,660 3,995 155 1,200
Options (change) 3,258 3,316 129 996
Destination 685 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $27,325 $45,735 $48,395 $77,090
Total Invoice $25,070 $41,980 $44,805 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,238
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTSSTS
TrimSELV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA4T5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$27,325$45,735$48,395$77,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-1,900-7,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$41,735$46,495$69,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$27,400
Total Invoice$25,070$41,980$44,805$71,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,672-1,759-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$38,308$43,046$64,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,738$25,832

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTSSTS
TrimSELV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,325$7,325$5,225$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$1,900$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,672-1,759-7,380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20062006
ModelTaurusSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in116.4 in
Length197.6 in196.3 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.8 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 spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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