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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: $59,520

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $38,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,208

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $35,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPerformanceM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $90,200
Base Invoice $50,308 $83,165
Platinum Edition 4,795  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Platinum Edition 3,980  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 4,795 5,400
Options (change) 3,980 4,915
Destination 920 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $59,520 $97,825
Total Invoice $55,208 $90,305

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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: $36,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,398
Model Year20092013
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPerformanceM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$59,520$97,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,520$95,985
Total Invoice$55,208$90,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,208$88,606

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPerformanceM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,680$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,699

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
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 Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested372597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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