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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: $71,325

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,815

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $2,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimV8 Performance550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $60,200
Base Invoice $65,002 $55,585
AWD 1,450 2,300
Cold Weather Package   1,050
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
AWD 1,364 2,115
Cold Weather Package   955
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,450 10,250
Options (change) 1,364 9,355
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $72,060 $71,325
Total Invoice $68,191 $65,815

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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: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,280
Model Year20102011
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimV8 Performance550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$72,060$71,325
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,060$70,345
Total Invoice$68,191$65,815
Adjustments for Features0-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,191$64,911

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimV8 Performance550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-904

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelSTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in116.9 in
Length196.7 in193.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,519 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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