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BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,225

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,214

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim528i535i550iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $40,369 $47,381
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500      
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Sunshade, rear, power     575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350    
Front buckets       0  
Navigation system       1,945 1,945
Sun and Sound Package       850  
Luxury III Package       5,000  
Adaptive cruise control       1,695 1,695
Blind spot warning system       395  
Lane departure warning       295 295
Sunroof         1,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095      
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power     525    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320    
Front buckets       0  
Navigation system       1,614 1,614
Sun and Sound Package       706  
Luxury III Package       4,675  
Adaptive cruise control       1,407 1,407
Blind spot warning system       328  
Lane departure warning       245 245
Sunroof         996
Options (change) 13,050 13,500 6,225 10,180 5,135
Options (change) 11,880 12,290 5,670 8,975 4,262
Destination 875 875 875 870 870
Total Price $58,975 $64,475 $67,300 $54,225 $56,680
Total Invoice $54,400 $59,455 $62,130 $50,214 $52,513

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,065
Model Year20112011201120082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim528i535i550iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$58,975$64,475$67,300$54,225$56,680
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,215-1650-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,760$63,260$67,135$54,225$56,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$9,375$0$2,055
Total Invoice$54,400$59,455$62,130$50,214$52,513
Adjustments for Features-1,121-1,120-1520-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,279$58,335$61,978$50,214$52,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,056$8,699$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112011201120082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim528i535i550iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $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  
Super-heated washer fluid   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,095$5,045$4,880$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,215$165$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,121-1,120-1520-371

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112008
Model5-SeriesDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.6 in
Length193.1 in207.6 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested106537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested106537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested270057%
Total Not Requested205543%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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