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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: $29,920

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,939

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $16,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSSonataSonataSonata
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590          
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640          
Universal garage door opener 155          
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445        
Navigation Package       2,200 2,200  
Cargo net       50 50 50
Floor mats       100 100 100
Remote start       350 350 350
Ultimate Package           5,500
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150          
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191          
Universal garage door opener 129          
Sunroof 996 996 996      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689        
Navigation Package       2,002 2,002  
Cargo net       41 41 41
Floor mats       80 80 80
Remote start       316 316 316
Ultimate Package           5,005
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 2,700 2,700 6,000
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 2,439 2,439 5,442
Destination 720 720 720 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $29,920 $31,670 $32,625
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $27,939 $29,559 $30,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,269
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSSonataSonataSonata
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$29,920$31,670$32,625
Adjustments for Features-1,010-1,400-3,9150-100-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,315$52,485$73,175$29,920$31,570$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$1,650$2,680
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$27,939$29,559$30,651
Adjustments for Features-922-1,282-3,6320-93-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,208$48,079$67,888$27,939$29,466$30,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,871$24,680$0$1,527$2,689

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSSonataSonataSonata
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio     $50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Compass   $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Headlight washers  $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,165$8,680$4,765$4,865$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$1,400$3,915$0$100$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-922-1,282-3,6320-93-23

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.0 in
Length196.3 in189.8 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested134042%
Total Not Requested185058%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested240051%
Total Not Requested235049%

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