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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: $71,580

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $33,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,837

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $31,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $102,600
Base Invoice $58,306 $96,100
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Wood trim 600 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Sunroof   0
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524  
Wood trim 528 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 5,745 0
Options (change) 5,056 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 1,000
Total Price $71,580 $104,595
Total Invoice $66,837 $98,095

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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: $25,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,374
Model Year20112018
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$71,580$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,580$97,255
Total Invoice$66,837$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,837$91,211

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
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 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,884

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,248 lb.4,370 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 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 pedals75Yes
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%

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