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BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,040

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $77,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,550

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $71,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
Modeli8DTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $125,025 $40,369 $47,381
Giga World 2,000    
Front buckets   0  
Sun and Sound Package   1,505  
Platinum Edition   6,490 6,490
Luxury III Package   5,000  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Navigation system     1,945
Giga World 1,820    
Front buckets   0  
Sun and Sound Package   1,249  
Platinum Edition   5,387 5,387
Luxury III Package   4,675  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Navigation system     1,614
Options (change) 2,000 12,995 8,435
Options (change) 1,820 11,311 7,001
Destination 950 870 870
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $134,857 $57,040 $59,980
Total Invoice $124,002 $52,550 $55,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,075
Model Year201420082008
Modeli8DTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$134,857$57,040$59,980
Adjustments for Features-4100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,447$57,040$59,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$124,002$52,550$55,252
Adjustments for Features-3770-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,625$52,550$55,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,472

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201420082008
Modeli8DTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,615$9,205$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3770-230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20142008
Modeli8DTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.6 in
Length184.9 in207.6 in
Width76.5 in74.8 in
Height50.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested132528%
Total Not Requested343072%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested165043%

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