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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: $45,220

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $23,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $21,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSTS
TrimSHOV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $55,910
Base Invoice $35,025 $52,276
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Remote start 425  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Remote start 398  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910
Options (change) 6,270 11,940
Options (change) 5,484 9,910
Destination 795 775
Total Price $45,220 $68,625
Total Invoice $41,304 $62,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,904
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSTS
TrimSHOV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$45,220$68,625
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$68,625
Total Invoice$41,304$62,961
Adjustments for Features-2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,057$62,961

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSTS
TrimSHOV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,895$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.4 in
Length202.9 in196.7 in
Width76.2 in72.6 in
Height60.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,974 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
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested235075%
Total Not Requested80025%
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 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410061%
Total Not Requested267539%

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