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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: $53,595

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,925

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $10,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelSTSX3X3X3X3
TrimV8sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,275 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $49,812 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690        
Premium Package   3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Technology Package   3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703        
Premium Package   2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Technology Package   2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Options (change) 11,690 14,100 14,200 14,200 12,300
Options (change) 9,703 12,830 12,920 12,920 11,190
Destination 775 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,740 $53,595 $55,695 $57,195 $58,795
Total Invoice $60,290 $49,925 $51,855 $53,235 $54,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,063
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelSTSX3X3X3X3
TrimV8sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$65,740$53,595$55,695$57,195$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-6,020-6,020-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,740$49,625$49,675$51,175$52,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,550$3,150
Total Invoice$60,290$49,925$51,855$53,235$54,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,698-5,605-5,603-5,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,290$46,227$46,250$47,632$49,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23$1,405$2,895

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelSTSX3X3X3X3
TrimV8sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
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
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
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$6,015$9,985$12,035$12,035$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970$6,020$6,020$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,698-5,605-5,603-5,603

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015
ModelSTSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in110.6 in
Length196.7 in183.8 in
Width72.6 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested415062%
Total Not Requested257538%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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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