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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: $25,760

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,422

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $21,805 $23,287
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Universal garage door opener 155     75 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445      
Tech Package       1,500  
Cargo net       40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Remote start       350 350
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Universal garage door opener 129     60 60
Sunroof 996 996 996    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689      
Tech Package       1,290  
Cargo net       32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Remote start       280 280
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 2,165 665
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 1,822 532
Destination 720 720 720 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $25,760 $25,810
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $24,422 $24,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,261
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$25,760$25,810
Adjustments for Features-1,585-1,975-4,49000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,740$51,910$72,600$25,760$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$50
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$24,422$24,614
Adjustments for Features-1,447-1,809-4,16600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,683$47,552$67,354$24,422$24,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,869$24,671$0$192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
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$0
Headlight washers  $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $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 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
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$4,250$4,640$7,155$2,665$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$1,975$4,490$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,447-1,809-4,16600

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062013
ModelSTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.9 in
Length196.3 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.8 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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested159050%
Total Not Requested160050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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