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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: $70,985

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $16,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,313

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $13,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $81,200
Base Invoice $58,306 $74,070
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Wood trim 600 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights   800
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
Wood trim 528 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Xenon HID headlights   730
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,150 2,395
Options (change) 4,532 2,180
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 2,600 3,000
Total Price $70,985 $87,290
Total Invoice $66,313 $79,945

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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: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,519
Model Year20112006
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$70,985$87,290
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,035$87,290
Total Invoice$66,313$79,945
Adjustments for Features-8870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,426$79,945

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112006
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 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
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 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,905$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8870

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.7 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,248 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.0 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 seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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