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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: $62,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $8,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,600

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $9,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8 Performance528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $65,002 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Active steering 995 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Technology Package   2,800 2,800  
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Lane departure warning   700 700 700
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Active steering 876 1,595 1,595 1,595
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Technology Package   2,550 2,550  
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Lane departure warning   635 635 635
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Options (change) 995 13,750 12,650 7,050
Options (change) 876 12,520 11,520 6,420
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $70,605 $62,475 $66,975 $70,675
Total Invoice $66,703 $57,600 $61,755 $65,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,943
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8 Performance528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$70,605$62,475$66,975$70,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-3,080-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,605$59,395$63,895$68,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$9,100
Total Invoice$66,703$57,600$61,755$65,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-2,840-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,703$54,760$58,915$63,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$8,439

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8 Performance528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,590$8,670$8,670$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$3,080$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840-2,840-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,974 lb.3,815 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 528i

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%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
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%

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