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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: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,892

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelTaurusSTSSTS
TrimSHOV8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $37,103 $43,956 $67,704
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995   1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740  
Package 301A / 401A 1,785    
Multicontour seats 531    
Navigation system 710    
Sunroof 888   996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914  
Options (change) 4,385 10,740 1,200
Options (change) 3,914 8,914 996
Destination 875 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $45,480 $58,980 $77,090
Total Invoice $41,892 $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: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,545
Model Year201520062006
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)245/45-20235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$45,480$58,980$77,090
Adjustments for Features-2,0050-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$58,980$76,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,645
Total Invoice$41,892$53,590$71,520
Adjustments for Features-1,8470-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,045$53,590$71,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,499

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201520062006
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$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$6,280$4,275$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8470-431

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,970 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 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested92549%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested464068%
Total Not Requested215032%

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