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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $95,135

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $13,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,068

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,295 $102,600
Base Invoice $81,980 $96,100
Recaro performance seats 2,300  
Luxury Package 2,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450  
Executive Package   4,000
Apple CarPlay support   300
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Recaro performance seats 2,047  
Luxury Package 2,225  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530  
Panoramic sunroof 1,291  
Executive Package   3,680
Apple CarPlay support   275
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,845 4,300
Options (change) 6,093 3,955
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000
Total Price $95,135 $108,895
Total Invoice $90,068 $102,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,896
Model Year20182018
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$95,135$108,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,135$104,535
Total Invoice$90,068$102,050
Adjustments for Features0-4,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,068$97,964

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,185$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,086

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in117.1 in
Length195.5 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested147555%
Total Not Requested122545%

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