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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,325

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,645

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim528i535i550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $60,720
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $56,773
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500      
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700  
iPod integration     400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Recaro performance seats       3,400
Wood trim       600
Panoramic sunroof       900
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475      
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455  
iPod integration     365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Recaro performance seats       2,992
Wood trim       528
Panoramic sunroof       792
Options (change) 14,400 14,700 8,600 4,900
Options (change) 13,125 13,375 7,825 4,312
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,325 $65,675 $69,675 $67,745
Total Invoice $55,645 $60,540 $64,285 $63,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,608
Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim528i535i550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$60,325$65,675$69,675$67,745
Adjustments for Features-2,215-2,615-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,110$63,060$67,860$67,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$9,750$0
Total Invoice$55,645$60,540$64,285$63,210
Adjustments for Features-2,043-2,411-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,602$58,129$62,610$63,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,527$9,008$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim528i535i550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,955$6,355$5,555$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$2,615$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,043-2,411-1,6750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.4 in
Length193.1 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested151553%
Total Not Requested132547%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested151553%
Total Not Requested132547%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

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