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

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Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,725

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $34,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,465

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $32,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelSTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTS-V320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,070 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $67,704 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Sunroof 1,200        
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Wood trim   500      
Heated front seats   500      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Sunroof 996        
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Wood trim   455      
Heated front seats   455      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 1,200 9,250 8,400 6,600 6,600
Options (change) 996 8,415 7,645 6,005 6,005
Destination 720 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $77,090 $42,725 $46,175 $50,675 $57,175
Total Invoice $71,520 $39,465 $42,650 $46,810 $52,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,938
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelSTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTS-V320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$77,090$42,725$46,175$50,675$57,175
Adjustments for Features-3,3600-1,150-2,300-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,730$42,725$45,025$48,375$54,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$5,650$12,075
Total Invoice$71,520$39,465$42,650$46,810$52,790
Adjustments for Features-3,1170-1,062-2,125-2,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,403$39,465$41,588$44,685$50,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,123$5,220$11,132

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelSTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTS-V320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Proximity key$250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,615$2,255$3,405$4,555$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$0$1,150$2,300$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1170-1,062-2,125-2,193

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelSTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.6 in
Length196.3 in182.5 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested232586%
Total Not Requested37514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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