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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: $60,095

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $11,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,653

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $10,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSTS3-Series
TrimPremiumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $65,500
Base Invoice $53,279 $61,595
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840  
Executive Package   4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499  
Executive Package   3,770
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 2,840 5,150
Options (change) 2,499 4,735
Destination 875 995
Total Price $60,095 $71,645
Total Invoice $56,653 $67,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,553
Model Year20112018
ModelSTS3-Series
TrimPremiumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18
Total Price$60,095$71,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,095$69,390
Total Invoice$56,653$67,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,653$65,206

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelSTS3-Series
TrimPremiumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Around view cameras $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$5,065$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,119

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,974 lb.3,502 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
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45081%
Total Not Requested-45019%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested125052%

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