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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: $28,940

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $40,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,352

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $38,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelSTSMazda3
TrimV8 Performances Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $24,745
Base Invoice $65,002 $23,673
Technology Package   2,600
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Technology Package   2,236
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 0 3,360
Options (change) 0 2,844
Destination 825 835
Total Price $69,610 $28,940
Total Invoice $65,827 $27,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,047
Model Year20102016
ModelSTSMazda3
TrimV8 Performances Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$69,610$28,940
Adjustments for Features-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,985$28,940
Total Invoice$65,827$27,352
Adjustments for Features-3,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,399$27,352

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102016
ModelSTSMazda3
TrimV8 Performances Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,125$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4280

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102016
ModelSTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in180.3 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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