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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: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,214

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $5,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim528i535i550iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $40,369 $47,381
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350      
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Proximity key   1,000      
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      
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Proximity key   910      
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) 12,950 12,700 5,650 10,180 5,135
Options (change) 11,795 11,565 5,145 8,975 4,262
Destination 895 895 895 870 870
Total Price $60,745 $66,095 $68,545 $54,225 $56,680
Total Invoice $56,020 $60,940 $63,260 $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: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,017
Model Year20122012201220082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim528i535i550iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$60,745$66,095$68,545$54,225$56,680
Adjustments for Features-1,940-2,190-6400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,805$63,905$67,905$54,225$56,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$9,100$0$2,055
Total Invoice$56,020$60,940$63,260$50,214$52,513
Adjustments for Features-1,789-2,019-5910-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,231$58,921$62,669$50,214$52,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$8,438$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122012201220082008
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  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
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 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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  
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  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,220$7,470$5,920$5,280$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$2,190$640$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,789-2,019-5910-371

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
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
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested265056%
Total Not Requested210544%

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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