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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: $48,725

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,990

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelSTSSTSX3X3
TrimV8STS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $34,010 $37,965
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740      
Sunroof   1,200    
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Proximity key     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914      
Sunroof   996    
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Proximity key     455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 11,100 10,200
Options (change) 8,914 996 10,105 9,285
Destination 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $48,725 $52,125
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $44,990 $48,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,435
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelSTSSTSX3X3
TrimV8STS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8469hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$58,980$77,090$48,725$52,125
Adjustments for Features0-465-3,070-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,625$45,655$49,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0$3,400
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$44,990$48,125
Adjustments for Features0-431-2,835-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,089$42,155$45,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0$3,136

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelSTSSTSX3X3
TrimV8STS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,655$8,260$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$3,070$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-2,835-2,834

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062011
ModelSTSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in110.6 in
Length196.3 in183.0 in
Width72.6 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.863.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested470069%
Total Not Requested209031%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested182555%
Total Not Requested146545%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested146549%

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