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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: $65,345

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $11,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,345

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $11,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimSTS-V550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,070 $62,000
Base Invoice $67,704 $57,220
Sunroof 1,200  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Proximity key   1,000
Sunroof 996  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 1,200 2,450
Options (change) 996 2,230
Destination 720 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $77,090 $65,345
Total Invoice $71,520 $60,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,795
Model Year20062012
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimSTS-V550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$77,090$65,345
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,680$65,345
Total Invoice$71,520$60,345
Adjustments for Features-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,140$60,345

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimSTS-V550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelSTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in116.9 in
Length196.3 in193.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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