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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 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSTSSTSSTSX3
TrimV6V8STS-VxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $38,850
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $35,920
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155    
Cold Weather Package       1,000
Premium Package       3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Performance steering system (optional)       250
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Xenon HID headlights       900
Navigation system       1,800
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Sunroof 996   996  
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449    
Cold Weather Package       910
Premium Package       3,415
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Performance steering system (optional)       230
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Xenon HID headlights       820
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 10,050 4,155 1,200 9,000
Options (change) 8,342 3,449 996 8,200
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,235 $60,840 $84,235 $48,725
Total Invoice $52,510 $56,500 $77,319 $44,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,594
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSTSSTSSTSX3
TrimV6V8STS-VxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-17255/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$57,235$60,840$84,235$48,725
Adjustments for Features-8000-2,515-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,435$60,840$81,720$47,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,405$25,285$0
Total Invoice$52,510$56,500$77,319$44,995
Adjustments for Features-7340-2,309-813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,776$56,500$75,010$44,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,724$23,234$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSTSSTSSTSX3
TrimV6V8STS-VxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass $0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,590$5,790$8,305$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$2,515$880
Value of Feature Adjustments-7340-2,309-813

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092010
ModelSTSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in110.1 in
Length196.7 in179.7 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,013 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 V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested300050%
Total Not Requested296550%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220070%
Total Not Requested92530%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested182555%
Total Not Requested147545%

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