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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: $28,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,422

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $21,805 $23,287
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540        
Luxury Collection 3,900        
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155      
Sunroof     1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Tech Package       1,500  
Cargo net       40 40
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Remote start       350 350
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938        
Luxury Collection 3,237        
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449      
Sunroof     996    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Tech Package       1,290  
Cargo net       32 32
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Remote start       280 280
Options (change) 7,440 4,155 1,200 2,165 665
Options (change) 6,175 3,449 996 1,822 532
Destination 775 775 775 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $54,625 $60,840 $84,235 $25,760 $25,810
Total Invoice $50,343 $56,500 $77,319 $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: $25,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,972
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
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$54,625$60,840$84,235$25,760$25,810
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,100-5,61500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,425$57,740$78,620$25,760$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,315$27,195$0$50
Total Invoice$50,343$56,500$77,319$24,422$24,614
Adjustments for Features-2,949-2,879-5,15400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,394$53,621$72,165$24,422$24,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,227$24,771$0$192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8STS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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$200
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port   $25$25
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$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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$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$5,600$5,500$8,015$2,400$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,100$5,615$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,949-2,879-5,15400

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelSTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.9 in
Length196.7 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested64031%
Total Not Requested140069%
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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested147586%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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