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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series
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On this page: The Internet's most balanced and thorough car price and features comparison between the Cadillac CTS and BMW 5-Series. Including:
- Price Comparison
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Specifications Comparison | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | CTS | 5-Series | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 | 116.9 | |
| Length | 191.6 | 193.1 | |
| Width | 72.5 | 73.2 | |
| Height | 58.0 | 57.6 | |
| Curb Weight | 3872 | 4376 | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 | 18.5 | |
| R1 Headroom | 38.8 | 40.5 | |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 | 58.3 | |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.1 | ||
| R1 Legroom | 42.4 | 41.4 | |
| R2 Headroom | 37.2 | 38.3 | |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 | 56.2 | |
| R2 Hip Room | 54.1 | ||
| R2 Legroom | 35.9 | 36.1 | |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 | 18.4 | |
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Price Comparison (MSRP) : Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-SeriesThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices. | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | 5-Series |
| Trim | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,265 | $46,320 | $59,700 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | $1,300 | $1,300 | |
| All-Season Tire Package | $850 | $850 | |
| Folding second row | $475 | ||
| Keyless access and ignition | $1,000 | ||
| Navigation System | $2,145 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1,150 | ||
| Performance Luxury Package | $3,305 | ||
| Premium Package 2 | $2,800 | ||
| Total options | $8,750 | $2,150 | $4,275 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $875 |
| Gas Tax / Credit | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Price | $49,840 | $49,295 | $64,850 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $545 | $0 | $0 |
| Lowest Net Price | CTS Premium 3.6 4dr Sedan | ||
| Difference | $15,555 | ||
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Invoice Comparison : Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-SeriesDealer cost before holdback, bonuses, advertising fees, and such. Also before adjusting for remaining feature differences.Models that are not in demand can often be purchased at or a few hundred dollars over these prices. | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | 5-Series |
| Trim | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Invoice | $38,134 | $43,856 | $55,105 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | $1,144 | $1,144 | |
| All-Season Tire Package | $748 | $748 | |
| Folding second row | $430 | ||
| Keyless access and ignition | $910 | ||
| Navigation System | $1,888 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1,012 | ||
| Performance Luxury Package | $2,908 | ||
| Premium Package 2 | $2,550 | ||
| Total options | $7,700 | $1,892 | $3,890 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $875 |
| Gas Tax / Credit | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Invoice | $46,659 | $46,573 | $59,870 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $86 | $0 | $0 |
| Lowest Net Invoice | CTS Premium 3.6 4dr Sedan | ||
| Difference | $13,297 | ||
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Feature Comparison : Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-SeriesAdjusts for unshared features -- values in parentheses These are features on some but not all of the displayed trim lines.In parentheses are the values assigned to these features by TrueDelta or, optionally, by you. | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | 5-Series |
| Trim | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 ($1100) | T6 ($1100) | T8 ($1300) |
| Drivetrain | RWD ($0) | RWD ($0) | RWD ($0) |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway) | 18 / 27 | 18 / 27 | 0 / 0 |
| Tires (rear if not equal) | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-18 |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Accessories | |||
| Brake energy regeneration system ($0) |  | |  |
| Heated steering wheel ($100) |  | | |
| Remote start ($150) | | | |
| Remote window/roof operation ($50) | | | |
| Sunshade, rear, power ($225) | | | |
| Sunshades, second row ($125) | | | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Front seat active head restraints ($50) | | | |
| Obstacle detection, front ($150) | | | |
| Tires, run-flat ($150) | | | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment ($50) | | | |
| Cargo net ($40) | | | |
| Rear seat pass-through ($100) | | | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player ($0) | | | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles ($15) | | | |
| High-definition radio ($250) | | | |
| Rain-sensing wipers ($175) | | | |
| Residual heat ($100) | | | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar ($300) | | | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation ($400) | | | |
| Variable intermittent wipers ($75) | | | |
| Exterior | |||
| Panoramic sunroof ($1200) |  | | |
| Sunroof ($900) | | | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror ($75) | | | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror ($75) | | | |
| Compass ($25) | | | |
| Cornering lights ($25) | | | |
| Fog light, rear ($100) | | | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse ($25) | | | |
| Power-folding mirrors ($50) | | | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors ($25) | | | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls ($100) | | | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled first row ($300) | | | |
| Leather door panel trim ($250) | | | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel ($150) | | | |
| Power headrest, driver first row ($50) | | | |
| Power headrest, passenger first row ($50) | | | |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, driver first row ($150) | | | |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger first row ($150) | | | |
| Power lumbar, driver first row ($100) | | | |
| Power lumbar, passenger first row ($100) | | | |
| Upholstered instrument panel ($300) | | | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel ($150) | | | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels ($350) | | | |
| Polished alloy wheels ($700) | | | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) ($0) | | | |
| Total Feature Adjustments The total value of the features listed for a trim, after subtracting the lowest total. | -$0 | -$0 | -$625 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison : Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-SeriesThese are the sticker and invoice prices after adjusting for feature differences, to provide an "apples to apples" comparison. | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | 5-Series |
| Trim | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Net Price (from Price table) | $49,840 | $49,295 | $64,850 |
| Adjustment (from Feature table) | -$0 | -$0 | -$625 |
| Feature-adjusted Net Price | $49,840 | $49,295 | $64,225 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $545 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Invoice (from Invoice table) | $46,659 | $46,573 | $59,870 |
| Invoice AdjustmentThe price adjustment multiplied by the ratio between the invoice and sticker prices. | -$0 | -$0 | -$577 |
| Feature-adjusted Net Invoice | $46,659 | $46,573 | $59,293 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $86 | $0 | $0 |
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice | CTS Premium 3.6 4dr Sedan | ||
| TrueDelta Price Difference | $14,930 | ||
| TrueDelta Invoice Difference | $12,720 | ||
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Notes
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
The "TrueDelta Value Comparison" figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players.
Usually the base prices, options, and packages you see here match those on the window stickers. However, in some cases these have been restructured to simplify the database and calculations. These modifictions have no impact on the "total" and "net" figures.
Writers: Please acknowledge TrueDelta.com when using these figures.
