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Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,095

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $4,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,495

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $3,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremium530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $53,279 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Platinum Edition 8,050          
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Synthetic suede headliner   650 650 650 650  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150  
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0 0
Sunroof           0
Platinum Edition 7,084          
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505    
Synthetic suede headliner   600 600 600 600  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140  
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0 0
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 8,050 7,700 6,250 5,850 3,500 0
Options (change) 7,084 7,090 5,755 5,385 3,220 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $65,305 $61,095 $64,945 $68,845 $77,895 $104,595
Total Invoice $61,238 $57,495 $61,090 $64,720 $73,155 $98,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,136
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremium530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$65,305$61,095$64,945$68,845$77,895$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-1,480-3,430-6,130-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$59,615$63,465$65,415$71,765$97,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$5,800$12,150$38,150
Total Invoice$61,238$57,495$61,090$64,720$73,155$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,393-1,392-3,224-5,757-6,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$56,102$59,698$61,496$67,398$91,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,596$5,394$11,296$35,587

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremium530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
4WD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    $100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Gesture control system $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,570$7,570$9,520$12,220$12,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$1,480$3,430$6,130$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,393-1,392-3,224-5,757-6,406

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelSTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in117.1 in
Length196.7 in194.6 in
Width72.6 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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