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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: $54,295

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $11,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $11,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCTS-V528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $58,306 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Wood trim 600        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500
Sport Package         2,600
Wood trim 528        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050   2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     685    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475
Sport Package         2,365
Options (change) 1,750 6,500 5,000 3,700 4,950
Options (change) 1,540 5,920 4,555 3,370 4,525
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $66,285 $54,295 $58,395 $65,545 $67,845
Total Invoice $62,021 $50,145 $53,930 $60,520 $62,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,998
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCTS-V528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$66,285$54,295$58,395$65,545$67,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-765-1,515-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,285$53,080$57,630$64,030$65,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,950$12,900
Total Invoice$62,021$50,145$53,930$60,520$62,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,122-707-1,399-1,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,021$49,023$53,223$59,121$60,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,098$11,895

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCTS-V528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$5,055$4,605$5,355$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$765$1,515$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,122-707-1,399-1,722

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,848 lb.3,815 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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