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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: $60,095

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $13,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,560

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $10,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series
TrimV8530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $52,276 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Luxury Collection 4,155    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Active steering 995 1,150 1,150
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Driving Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Premium Luxury Collection 3,449    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Active steering 826 1,060 1,060
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Driving Assistance Package   1,655 1,655
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920  
Options (change) 17,090 7,900 6,550
Options (change) 14,185 7,270 6,030
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $73,775 $60,095 $63,995
Total Invoice $67,236 $56,560 $60,205

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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: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,787
Model Year200920172017
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series
TrimV8530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$73,775$60,095$63,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,775$56,790$60,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$67,236$56,560$60,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,111-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,236$53,449$57,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,694

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920172017
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series
TrimV8530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,240$9,545$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,111-3,062

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
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 V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested67522%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330049%
Total Not Requested347551%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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