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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: $30,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,422

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 Performancei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $21,805 $23,287
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950          
Temporary spare tire 250 250        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Premium Luxury Collection     4,655      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Tech Package         1,500  
Cargo net         40 40
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Remote start         350 350
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476          
Temporary spare tire 220 220        
Sunroof 1,056 1,056        
Premium Luxury Collection     4,096      
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) 5,400 1,450 4,655 0 2,165 665
Options (change) 4,752 1,276 4,096 0 1,822 532
Destination 825 825 825 825 795 795
Total Price $56,610 $58,220 $61,825 $69,610 $25,760 $25,810
Total Invoice $53,191 $54,969 $58,167 $65,827 $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: $27,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,856
Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 Performancei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15300, 15265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$56,610$58,220$61,825$69,610$25,760$25,810
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,800-3,000-5,30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$54,420$58,825$64,310$25,760$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$5,315$10,800$0$50
Total Invoice$53,191$54,969$58,167$65,827$24,422$24,614
Adjustments for Features-2,913-3,588-2,822-5,01200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,278$51,381$55,345$60,815$24,422$24,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,103$5,067$10,537$0$192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 Performancei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$250  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Compass$0 $0 $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,375$5,575$7,875$2,575$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,800$3,000$5,300$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,913-3,588-2,822-5,01200

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8 Luxury

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 wipers100No
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 Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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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