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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: $49,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $31,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,990

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSTS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTS-V328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,575 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $71,083 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Sunroof 1,200      
Premium Package   3,100 2,200 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875 875
Technology Package   3,100 3,100 3,100
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700 700
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Sunroof 996      
Premium Package   2,820 2,000 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795 795
Technology Package   2,820 2,820 2,820
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635 635
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Options (change) 1,200 12,075 10,275 10,275
Options (change) 996 10,985 9,345 9,345
Destination 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $81,650 $49,850 $54,350 $60,850
Total Invoice $74,954 $45,990 $50,150 $56,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,463
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSTS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTS-V328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$81,650$49,850$54,350$60,850
Adjustments for Features-1,6350-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,015$49,850$53,200$59,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350$9,775
Total Invoice$74,954$45,990$50,150$56,130
Adjustments for Features-1,5010-1,061-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,453$45,990$49,089$55,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,099$9,010

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSTS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTS-V328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key$250   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,365$3,730$4,880$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5010-1,061-1,130

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelSTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.6 in
Length196.7 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 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125092%
Total Not Requested1158%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
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

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125092%
Total Not Requested1158%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
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

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125092%
Total Not Requested1158%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
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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