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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: $54,295

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $10,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $60,720
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $56,773
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500  
Sport Package       2,600  
Wood trim         600
Panoramic sunroof         900
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475  
Sport Package       2,365  
Wood trim         528
Panoramic sunroof         792
Options (change) 6,500 5,000 3,150 4,950 1,500
Options (change) 5,920 4,555 2,870 4,525 1,320
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,295 $58,395 $64,995 $67,845 $64,345
Total Invoice $50,145 $53,930 $60,020 $62,640 $60,218

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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: $11,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,380
Model Year20122012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$54,295$58,395$64,995$67,845$64,345
Adjustments for Features-1,415-965-1,065-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,880$57,430$63,930$65,780$64,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$11,050$12,900$0
Total Invoice$50,145$53,930$60,020$62,640$60,218
Adjustments for Features-1,307-891-983-1,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,838$53,039$59,037$60,733$60,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$10,199$11,895$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,255$4,805$4,905$5,905$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$965$1,065$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,307-891-983-1,9070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122010
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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