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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: $48,970

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $19,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,549

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $18,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCTS
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $33,675
Base Invoice $57,220 $31,486
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Proximity key 1,000  
AWD 2,300 1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Proximity key 910  
AWD 2,115 1,577
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Options (change) 5,100 14,550
Options (change) 4,665 12,318
Destination 895 745
Total Price $67,995 $48,970
Total Invoice $62,780 $44,549

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,901
Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCTS
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$67,995$48,970
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,555$48,970
Total Invoice$62,780$44,549
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,450$44,549

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCTS
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,680$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,519 lb.4,001 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 550i

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested431561%
Total Not Requested275039%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%

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