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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: $44,195

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $37,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,733

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $35,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelTaurusXLRXLR
TrimSHOBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,980 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $36,882 $75,408 $87,757
Navigation system 795    
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 710    
Multicontour seats 531    
Package 301A / 401A 1,785    
Options (change) 3,390 0 0
Options (change) 3,026 0 0
Destination 825 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,195 $81,490 $101,300
Total Invoice $40,733 $76,248 $89,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,245
Model Year201420082008
ModelTaurusXLRXLR
TrimSHOBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$44,195$81,490$101,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,495-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,195$77,995$97,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,260
Total Invoice$40,733$76,248$89,897
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,733$72,978$86,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,329

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year201420082008
ModelTaurusXLRXLR
TrimSHOBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
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  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75  
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$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,105$11,600$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,495$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,270-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20142008
ModelTaurusXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length202.9 in177.7 in
Width76.2 in72.3 in
Height60.7 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.111.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested157584%

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