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

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,970

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $19,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,549

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $18,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $62,000
Base Invoice $31,486 $57,220
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
AWD 1,900 2,300
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
3.6L V6 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
AWD 1,577 2,115
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
3.6L V6 1,072  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 14,550 5,100
Options (change) 12,318 4,665
Destination 745 895
Total Price $48,970 $67,995
Total Invoice $44,549 $62,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,901
Model Year20082012
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,970$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,970$66,555
Total Invoice$44,549$62,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,549$61,450

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,240$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in193.1 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested431561%
Total Not Requested275039%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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