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Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,180

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $21,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,638

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $19,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSTSSTSSTSSonata
TrimV6V8STS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $22,470
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $21,035
Sunroof 1,200   1,200 900
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Universal garage door opener 155 155    
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       85
Sunroof 996   996 819
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Universal garage door opener 129 129    
Cargo net       41
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 3,995 155 1,200 1,035
Options (change) 3,316 129 996 928
Destination 720 720 720 675
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,735 $48,395 $77,090 $24,180
Total Invoice $41,980 $44,805 $71,520 $22,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,061
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSTSSTSSTSSonata
TrimV6V8STS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 15360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$45,735$48,395$77,090$24,180
Adjustments for Features-2,485-385-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,250$48,010$70,650$24,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$27,400$0
Total Invoice$41,980$44,805$71,520$22,638
Adjustments for Features-2,281-356-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,699$44,449$65,545$22,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$25,846$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSTSSTSSTSSonata
TrimV6V8STS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Interior air filter$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
DVD-compatible player  $0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0 $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,225$4,125$10,180$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$385$6,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,281-356-5,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelSTSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.4 in
Length196.3 in188.9 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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