BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Cadillac STS Cadillac STS 2011

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,455

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,210

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $6,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSTS
TrimM3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $56,380
Base Invoice $50,640 $53,279
Premium Package 2,000  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050 1,200
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package 1,820  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955 1,056
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 9,420 1,200
Options (change) 8,570 1,056
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $66,395 $58,455
Total Invoice $61,335 $55,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,310
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSTS
TrimM3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$66,395$58,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,395$57,200
Total Invoice$61,335$55,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,335$54,025

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSTS
TrimM3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,160$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.4 in
Length178.2 in196.7 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%

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