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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,490

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $48,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $45,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTaurusXLRXLR
TrimLimitedBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,670 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $28,053 $75,408 $87,757
Navigation system 1,995    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,200
Navigation system 1,736    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     996
Options (change) 1,995 0 1,200
Options (change) 1,736 0 996
Destination 825 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,490 $81,490 $102,500
Total Invoice $30,614 $76,248 $90,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,862
Model Year200920082008
ModelTaurusXLRXLR
TrimLimitedBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$33,490$81,490$102,500
Adjustments for Features0-9,375-10,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$72,115$92,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,960
Total Invoice$30,614$76,248$90,893
Adjustments for Features0-8,772-9,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,614$67,476$81,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,173

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year200920082008
ModelTaurusXLRXLR
TrimLimitedBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,125$13,500$14,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,375$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,772-9,244

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length200.4 in177.7 in
Width74.5 in72.3 in
Height61.5 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.211.6 ft3

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