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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: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $13,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $56,450
Base Invoice $31,486 $53,180
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250 150
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208 140
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577 2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Options (change) 14,800 5,550
Options (change) 12,526 5,125
Destination 745 995
Total Price $49,220 $62,995
Total Invoice $44,757 $59,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,576
Model Year20082017
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,220$62,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,220$60,905
Total Invoice$44,757$59,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,757$57,333

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in117.1 in
Length191.6 in194.6 in
Width72.5 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.7 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 washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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