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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: $89,500

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,955

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $7,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,295 $81,200
Base Invoice $81,980 $74,070
Recaro performance seats 2,300  
Luxury Package 2,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450  
Folding second row seats   475
Heated second row seats   350
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Recaro performance seats 2,047  
Luxury Package 2,225  
Panoramic sunroof 1,291  
Folding second row seats   430
Heated second row seats   320
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,250 4,605
Options (change) 5,563 4,190
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000
Total Price $94,540 $89,500
Total Invoice $89,538 $81,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,866
Model Year20182006
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$94,540$89,500
Adjustments for Features-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,560$89,500
Total Invoice$89,538$81,955
Adjustments for Features-4,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,821$81,955

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelCTS5-Series
TrimCTS-VM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,660$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in113.7 in
Length195.5 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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