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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: $60,865

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,829

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,711

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Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,400 $61,800 $69,070 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $53,669 $57,783 $64,580 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Driver Assist Package 2,540          
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500 2,400
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package       1,050 1,050 1,050
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350 1,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000    
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300 1,300 1,300
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls       500 500 500
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
App support       250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
Dynamic Handling Package         2,700 2,700
Driver Assist Package 2,235          
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095 2,185
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package       955 955 955
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230 1,595
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910    
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185 1,185
Proximity key       910 910 910
Rear air vents with automatic controls       455 455 455
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
App support       230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500  
Dynamic Handling Package         2,455 2,455
Options (change) 2,540 0 0 19,775 20,575 16,525
Options (change) 2,235 0 0 18,020 18,745 15,060
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $60,865 $62,725 $69,995 $65,700 $71,550 $77,600
Total Invoice $56,829 $58,708 $65,505 $60,540 $65,910 $71,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,126
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$60,865$62,725$69,995$65,700$71,550$77,600
Adjustments for Features-445-1,170-2,1450-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,420$61,555$67,850$65,700$71,050$77,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$7,430$0$5,350$11,400
Total Invoice$56,829$58,708$65,505$60,540$65,910$71,520
Adjustments for Features-415-1,095-2,0070-461-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,414$57,613$63,498$60,540$65,449$71,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$7,084$0$4,909$10,519

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows $100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,290$7,265$5,120$5,620$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$1,170$2,145$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-415-1,095-2,0070-461-461

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in116.9 in
Length195.5 in193.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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