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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: $63,270

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,480

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $1,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTS5-Series5-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $48,295 $53,180
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 700 700
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,300 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Cold Weather Package     800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel     500 500
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 645 645
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,290 1,290
Premium Package     2,115 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530
Cold Weather Package     735 735
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920  
Upholstered instrument panel     460 460
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Options (change) 3,445 595 11,075 9,725
Options (change) 3,067 530 10,190 8,950
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $63,270 $67,170
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $59,480 $63,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTS5-Series5-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$63,270$67,170
Adjustments for Features0-625-410-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,935$72,060$62,860$66,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$3,950
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$59,480$63,125
Adjustments for Features0-594-385-338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,582$68,471$59,095$62,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,889$0$3,692

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTS5-Series5-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side collision intervention  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,435$9,060$8,845$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$410$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-385-338

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelCTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in117.1 in
Length195.5 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested127557%
Total Not Requested95043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested95062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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