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Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $12,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8STS-VBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $24,458 $24,458
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 155        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445      
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler       360 360
Cargo net       40 40
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Sunroof 996 996 996    
Universal garage door opener 129        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689      
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Navigation system       1,721 1,721
Rear spoiler       288 288
Cargo net       32 32
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 9,285 8,565
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 7,964 7,345
Destination 720 720 720 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $36,280 $35,560
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $32,982 $32,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,163
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8STS-VBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$36,280$35,560
Adjustments for Features-3,220-3,610-6,125-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,105$50,275$70,965$35,230$35,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$330
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$32,982$32,363
Adjustments for Features-2,940-3,307-5,682-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,190$46,054$65,838$32,027$32,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,864$24,648$0$336

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8STS-VBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,615$8,130$3,055$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$3,610$6,125$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,940-3,307-5,682-9550

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelSTSRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in106.4 in
Length196.3 in174.3 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested114036%
Total Not Requested205064%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested520081%
Total Not Requested121519%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested465083%
Total Not Requested96517%

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