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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: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $12,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesCTS
Trim550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $49,475
Base Invoice $57,220 $45,372
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof   1,200
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof   996
Options (change) 1,800 1,200
Options (change) 1,640 996
Destination 895 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $64,695 $52,695
Total Invoice $59,755 $48,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,760
Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesCTS
Trim550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$64,695$52,695
Adjustments for Features-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,790$52,695
Total Invoice$59,755$48,388
Adjustments for Features-3,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,148$48,388

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesCTS
Trim550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,245$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.4 in
Length193.1 in190.1 in
Width73.2 in70.6 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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