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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: $60,565

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,512

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim528i535i550iPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Premium Package 2,250 1,000        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300        
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   495 495 495
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000      
App support 250 250 250      
Around view cameras 800 800        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500      
Sport Package     2,600      
CD player, remote       250 250 250
Driver Assist Package       2,540    
Premium Package 2,050 910        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185        
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   436 436 436
Proximity key 910 910 910      
App support 230 230 230      
Around view cameras 730 730        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475      
Sport Package     2,365      
CD player, remote       220 220 220
Driver Assist Package       2,235    
Options (change) 17,750 16,500 14,950 3,285 745 745
Options (change) 16,170 15,030 13,630 2,891 656 656
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $65,545 $69,895 $77,845 $60,565 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $60,395 $64,405 $71,745 $56,512 $58,391 $67,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year201220122012201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim528i535i550iPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$65,545$69,895$77,845$60,565$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,185-1,910-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,545$69,895$77,745$59,380$60,515$69,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$12,200$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$60,395$64,405$71,745$56,512$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features00-92-1,106-1,787-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,395$64,405$71,653$55,406$56,604$64,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$11,258$0$1,198$9,282

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220122012201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim528i535i550iPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge     $75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,945$6,045$7,130$7,855$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,185$1,910$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments00-92-1,106-1,787-2,371

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in114.6 in
Length193.1 in195.5 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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