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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: $60,945

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,330

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $7,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim530i540iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $63,215
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $59,106
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Premium Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Proximity key   650  
Recaro performance seats     3,400
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Premium Package 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460  
Rearview camera 370 370  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920    
Proximity key   600  
Recaro performance seats     2,992
Panoramic sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 8,750 6,100 4,550
Options (change) 8,040 5,605 4,004
Destination 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,945 $63,545 $69,960
Total Invoice $57,330 $59,780 $65,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,658
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim530i540iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6556hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$60,945$63,545$69,960
Adjustments for Features-3,915-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,030$60,855$69,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$0
Total Invoice$57,330$59,780$65,305
Adjustments for Features-3,683-2,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,647$57,249$65,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,602$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesCTS
Trim530i540iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$7,105$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,683-2,5310

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.4 in
Length194.6 in191.6 in
Width73.5 in72.5 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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