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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: $59,980

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,252

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPerformance540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $56,450
Base Invoice $47,381 $53,180
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Cold Weather Package   800
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Temporary spare tire   150
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Cold Weather Package   735
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Temporary spare tire   140
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Options (change) 8,435 6,075
Options (change) 7,001 5,585
Destination 870 995
Total Price $59,980 $63,520
Total Invoice $55,252 $59,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,771
Model Year20082017
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPerformance540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$59,980$63,520
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,695$63,520
Total Invoice$55,252$59,760
Adjustments for Features-2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,989$59,760

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPerformance540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
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-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,155$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelDTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in117.1 in
Length207.6 in194.6 in
Width74.8 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested190049%
Total Not Requested195051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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