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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: $68,700

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $27,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,548

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $26,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $90,200
Base Invoice $53,326 $83,165
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Navigation System 2,145  
Wood trim 600 0
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Recaro performance seats 2,822  
Navigation System 1,780  
Wood trim 498 0
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 7,045 3,500
Options (change) 5,847 3,185
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $68,700 $95,925
Total Invoice $62,548 $88,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,243
Model Year20092013
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$68,700$95,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,700$92,910
Total Invoice$62,548$88,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,548$85,791

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,784

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,255 lb.4,387 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 CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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