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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,415

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTS1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,875 $31,200
Base Invoice $56,581 $28,885
BMW Assist   650
Premium Package   3,400
Xenon HID headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Obstacle detection, rear   380
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
BMW Assist   590
Premium Package   3,095
Xenon HID headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Obstacle detection, rear   345
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 9,320
Options (change) 0 8,485
Destination 920 895
Total Price $60,795 $41,415
Total Invoice $57,501 $38,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,119
Model Year20112012
ModelDTS1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$60,795$41,415
Adjustments for Features-5,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,385$41,415
Total Invoice$57,501$38,265
Adjustments for Features-5,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,384$38,265

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelDTS1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,305$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelDTS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.6 in104.7 in
Length207.6 in172.2 in
Width74.8 in68.8 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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