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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: $52,845

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $10,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim530i540iM550iM5PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500 $48,290 $63,215
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080    
Heated front seats     500      
Sunroof       0    
Touring Package         2,810  
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
All-Season Tire Package         850  
Recaro performance seats           3,400
Panoramic sunroof           1,150
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995    
Heated front seats     455      
Sunroof       0    
Touring Package         2,473  
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
All-Season Tire Package         748  
Recaro performance seats           2,992
Panoramic sunroof           1,012
Options (change) 7,980 6,530 1,580 1,080 3,660 4,550
Options (change) 7,345 6,010 1,450 995 3,221 4,004
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,300
Total Price $63,175 $66,975 $79,375 $106,575 $52,845 $69,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,437
Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim530i540iM550iM5PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19245/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$63,175$66,975$79,375$106,575$52,845$69,960
Adjustments for Features-2,440-2,440-6,590-8,590-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,735$64,535$72,785$97,985$52,770$69,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$12,050$37,250$0$17,190

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year202120212021202120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim530i540iM550iM5PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700   
4WD   $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Gesture control system$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Boost gauge     $75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
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  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$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 headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0  
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,130$8,130$12,280$14,280$5,765$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$2,440$6,590$8,590$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-322-255-203-241-710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.4 in
Length195.8 in191.6 in
Width73.5 in72.5 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,766 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 Volume14.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%

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