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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: $66,295

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,345

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $6,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimV8 Performance540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $56,450
Base Invoice $65,002 $53,180
Active steering 995 1,150
AWD 1,450 2,300
Cold Weather Package   800
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Premium Package   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Temporary spare tire   150
Active steering 876 1,060
AWD 1,364 2,140
Cold Weather Package   735
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Premium Package   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 2,445 8,850
Options (change) 2,240 8,170
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $73,055 $66,295
Total Invoice $69,067 $62,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,582
Model Year20102017
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimV8 Performance540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$73,055$66,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,055$62,190
Total Invoice$69,067$62,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,067$58,485

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimV8 Performance540i
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,860

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
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 Weight4,221 lb.4,019 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
BMW 5-Series 540i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

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