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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,835

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,932

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $5,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelDTSDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLuxuryPerformance528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Luxury III Package 6,500        
Navigation system 1,795 1,795      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350      
Adaptive cruise control 1,000 1,000      
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Proximity key       1,000  
Luxury III Package 6,013        
Navigation system 1,490 1,490      
Sunroof 996 996      
Sunshade, rear, power 291 291      
Adaptive cruise control 830 830      
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Proximity key       910  
Options (change) 10,845 4,345 11,600 11,350 5,650
Options (change) 9,620 3,607 10,565 10,335 5,145
Destination 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $52,835 $54,835 $59,395 $64,745 $68,545
Total Invoice $48,932 $50,867 $54,790 $59,710 $63,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,068
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelDTSDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLuxuryPerformance528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$52,835$54,835$59,395$64,745$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,940-2,190-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,835$54,335$57,455$62,555$67,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$5,100$9,850
Total Invoice$48,932$50,867$54,790$59,710$63,260
Adjustments for Features0-464-1,790-2,020-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,932$50,403$53,000$57,690$62,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0$4,690$9,116

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelDTSDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLuxuryPerformance528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,205$5,645$5,895$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,940$2,190$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-1,790-2,020-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelDTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in116.9 in
Length207.6 in193.1 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested272560%
Total Not Requested180540%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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 row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

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