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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: $44,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,274

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTS
TrimSHOV8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $35,035 $43,956 $67,704
Package 402A 3,100    
Navigation system 1,550    
Remote start 425    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740  
Sunroof     1,200
Package 402A 2,697    
Navigation system 1,349    
Remote start 398    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 5,075 10,740 1,200
Options (change) 4,444 8,914 996
Destination 795 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $44,025 $58,980 $77,090
Total Invoice $40,274 $53,590 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,043
Model Year201120062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTS
TrimSHOV8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$44,025$58,980$77,090
Adjustments for Features-7950-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,230$58,980$76,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,645
Total Invoice$40,274$53,590$71,520
Adjustments for Features-7270-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,547$53,590$71,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,499

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201120062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTS
TrimSHOV8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,120$5,325$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments-7270-431

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.4 in
Length202.9 in196.3 in
Width76.2 in72.6 in
Height60.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested424062%
Total Not Requested255038%

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