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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: $34,515

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $22,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,746

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $20,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelSTSSTSSTSRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8STS-VAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $24,458 $24,458
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600        
Temporary spare tire 250     395 395
Sunroof 1,200   1,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940      
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Cargo net       40 40
Rear spoiler       360 360
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138        
Temporary spare tire 208     320 320
Sunroof 996   996    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910      
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Cargo net       32 32
Rear spoiler       288 288
Navigation system       1,721 1,721
Options (change) 10,050 11,940 1,200 8,130 7,430
Options (change) 8,342 9,910 996 7,283 6,638
Destination 775 775 775 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $57,235 $68,625 $84,235 $35,215 $34,515
Total Invoice $52,510 $62,961 $77,319 $32,391 $31,746

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,741
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelSTSSTSSTSRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8STS-VAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
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)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,235$68,625$84,235$35,215$34,515
Adjustments for Features-5,750-7,250-7,465-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,485$61,375$76,770$34,240$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,890$25,285$0$275
Total Invoice$52,510$62,961$77,319$32,391$31,746
Adjustments for Features-5,275-6,652-6,852-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,235$56,309$70,467$31,494$31,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,074$23,232$0$252

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelSTSSTSSTSRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8STS-VAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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 with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,875$9,090$2,600$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$7,250$7,465$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,275-6,652-6,852-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092008
ModelSTSRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in106.4 in
Length196.7 in174.3 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
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
Total Requested239040%
Total Not Requested357560%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested290043%
Total Not Requested387557%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested485083%
Total Not Requested100017%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430085%
Total Not Requested75015%

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