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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: $26,050

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,201

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $19,545
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $18,303
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540      
Luxury Collection 3,900      
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155    
Sunroof     1,200  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,835
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Remote start       350
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938      
Luxury Collection 3,237      
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449    
Sunroof     996  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,578
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Remote start       280
Options (change) 7,440 4,155 1,200 5,710
Options (change) 6,175 3,449 996 5,103
Destination 775 775 775 795
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $54,625 $60,840 $84,235 $26,050
Total Invoice $50,343 $56,500 $77,319 $24,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,055
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$54,625$60,840$84,235$26,050
Adjustments for Features-3,350-3,250-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,275$57,590$78,470$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,315$27,195$0
Total Invoice$50,343$56,500$77,319$24,201
Adjustments for Features-3,087-3,018-5,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,256$53,482$72,027$24,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,226$24,771$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,225$7,740$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$3,250$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,087-3,018-5,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelSTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.9 in
Length196.7 in180.7 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested84041%
Total Not Requested120059%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240077%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240077%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested332590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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