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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: $32,675

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,890

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $14,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $25,388 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995      
Stability control 495      
Remote start 395      
Sunroof 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,640    
Bose 300W 15 speakers   2,590    
Universal garage door opener   155    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     4,445  
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Navigation system 1,736      
Stability control 431      
Remote start 343      
Sunroof 779 996 996 996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,191    
Bose 300W 15 speakers   2,150    
Universal garage door opener   129    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     3,689  
Options (change) 4,255 6,585 5,645 1,200
Options (change) 3,702 5,466 4,685 996
Destination 800 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,675 $48,325 $53,885 $77,090
Total Invoice $29,890 $44,130 $49,361 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,907
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA6T5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$32,675$48,325$53,885$77,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,460-1,850-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,675$46,865$52,035$72,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,170$25,860
Total Invoice$29,890$44,130$49,361$71,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,333-1,695-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,890$42,797$47,666$67,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,869$24,673

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTSSTS
TrimLimitedV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Headlight washers   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,125$4,515$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460$1,850$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,333-1,695-4,050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.4 in
Length200.4 in196.3 in
Width74.5 in72.6 in
Height61.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested154048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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