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Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,070

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $16,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,355

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $14,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelSTSSTSX3
TrimV8STS-V3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $36,800
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $33,670
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 12,790    
Sunroof   1,200  
Cold Weather Package     750
Premium Package     1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Performance steering system (optional)     250
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 10,616    
Sunroof   996  
Cold Weather Package     685
Premium Package     1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Performance steering system (optional)     230
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 12,790 1,200 6,575
Options (change) 10,616 996 5,990
Destination 720 720 695
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $61,030 $77,090 $44,070
Total Invoice $55,292 $71,520 $40,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,330
Model Year200620062006
ModelSTSSTSX3
TrimV8STS-V3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8469hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$61,030$77,090$44,070
Adjustments for Features-670-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,360$75,955$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,595$0
Total Invoice$55,292$71,520$40,355
Adjustments for Features-607-1,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,685$70,467$40,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,782$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062006
ModelSTSSTSX3
TrimV8STS-V3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,880$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$1,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-607-1,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006
ModelSTSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in110.1 in
Length196.3 in179.7 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested370051%
Total Not Requested359049%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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