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Cadillac STS vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,645

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $7,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,375

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $6,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSZ4
TrimLuxuryPremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $55,150
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $50,920
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Premium Package     1,100
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     850
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
CD changer, remote     600
7-speed automated manual     450
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Proximity key     500
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Premium Package     1,000
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     775
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
CD changer, remote     545
7-speed automated manual     430
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Proximity key     455
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,950 0 7,550
Options (change) 3,476 0 6,895
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $55,645 $57,255 $63,595
Total Invoice $52,375 $54,154 $58,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $334
Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSZ4
TrimLuxuryPremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6302hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$55,645$57,255$63,595
Adjustments for Features0-700-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,645$56,555$57,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$52,375$54,154$58,710
Adjustments for Features0-662-6,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,375$53,492$52,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,117$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSZ4
TrimLuxuryPremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,900$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662-6,001

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.4 in98.3 in
Length196.7 in166.9 in
Width72.6 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,973 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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