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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: $60,565

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,512

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
CD player, remote 250 250 250      
Driver Assist Package 2,540          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 550 550  
Technology Package       1,850 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350 3,500
Premium Package       2,250 1,000  
Cold Weather Package       1,450 1,450 1,450
Luxury Seating Package       2,400 2,400 2,400
Multicontour seats       1,300 1,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
App support       250 250 250
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300 1,300  
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500
Around view cameras       800 800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500
Sport Package           2,600
CD player, remote 220 220 220      
Driver Assist Package 2,235          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 500 500  
Technology Package       1,685 1,685  
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230 3,185
Premium Package       2,050 910  
Cold Weather Package       1,320 1,320 1,320
Luxury Seating Package       2,185 2,185 2,185
Multicontour seats       1,185 1,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
App support       230 230 230
Proximity key       910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185  
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455
Around view cameras       730 730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475
Sport Package           2,365
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 17,750 16,500 14,950
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 16,170 15,030 13,630
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $65,545 $69,895 $77,845
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $60,395 $64,405 $71,745

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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: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year201620162016201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$65,545$69,895$77,845
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,910-2,53500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,380$60,515$69,160$65,545$69,895$77,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0$4,350$12,200
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$60,395$64,405$71,745
Adjustments for Features-1,106-1,787-2,37100-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,406$56,604$64,688$60,395$64,405$71,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$9,282$0$4,010$11,258

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620162016201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$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   
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
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   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter     $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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
CD player   $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250$250   
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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
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 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0   
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   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,855$8,480$5,945$5,945$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,910$2,535$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,106-1,787-2,37100-92

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,656 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-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested650100%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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