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Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,425

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,640

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $16,880
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $15,805
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Universal garage door opener 155     75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445    
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Rear spoiler       325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Cargo net       40
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Universal garage door opener 129     60
Sunroof 996 996 996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689    
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Rear spoiler       260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 5,985
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 5,275
Destination 720 720 720 560
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $23,425
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $21,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,618
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$23,425
Adjustments for Features-4,240-4,630-7,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,085$49,255$69,945$23,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$21,640
Adjustments for Features-3,872-4,241-6,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,258$45,120$64,891$21,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,862$24,633$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,465$8,980$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$4,630$7,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,872-4,241-6,6290

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelSTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.9 in
Length196.3 in178.3 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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 audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested124039%
Total Not Requested195061%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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