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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: $56,750

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $85,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,617

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $80,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
Modeli8DTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $134,040 $42,874 $50,308
Giga World 2,000    
Front buckets   0  
Platinum Edition   4,795 4,795
Luxury III Package   5,180  
Giga World 1,840    
Front buckets   0  
Platinum Edition   3,980 3,980
Luxury III Package   4,843  
Options (change) 2,000 9,975 4,795
Options (change) 1,840 8,823 3,980
Destination 995 920 920
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $56,750 $59,520
Total Invoice $133,082 $52,617 $55,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,942
Model Year201720092009
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$142,602$56,750$59,520
Adjustments for Features-5600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,042$56,750$59,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,520
Total Invoice$133,082$52,617$55,208
Adjustments for Features-5230-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,559$52,617$54,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,359

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201720092009
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
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  
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  
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  
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  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$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$9,465$8,905$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5230-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172009
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%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested217550%
Total Not Requested215050%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Total Requested152533%
Total Not Requested310567%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested217557%
Total Not Requested165043%

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