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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: $65,305

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $29,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $26,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimPremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $85,500
Base Invoice $53,279 $78,840
Platinum Edition 8,050  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated second row seats   350
Proximity key   1,000
Heated steering wheel   200
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Platinum Edition 7,084  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated second row seats   320
Proximity key   910
Heated steering wheel   180
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 8,050 5,895
Options (change) 7,084 5,365
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $65,305 $95,220
Total Invoice $61,238 $88,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,946
Model Year20112009
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimPremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$65,305$95,220
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$94,305
Total Invoice$61,238$88,030
Adjustments for Features0-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$87,184

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelSTS5-Series
TrimPremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-846

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelSTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in113.7 in
Length196.7 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

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