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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: $59,017

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $503

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,202

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $6

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $50,308 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Platinum Edition 4,795            
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000  
M Sport Design   4,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Synthetic suede headliner   650 650 650 650 650  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700 1,000 700 700    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   700 1,200 1,200 1,200 700 3,500
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300    
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Platinum Edition 3,980            
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 2,255 920 920 920  
M Sport Design   4,510          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Synthetic suede headliner   600 600 600 600 600  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645 920 645 645    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   645 1,105 1,105 1,105 645 3,185
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115    
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 4,795 12,240 10,290 8,690 8,690 4,200 3,500
Options (change) 3,980 11,265 9,465 7,995 7,995 3,865 3,185
Destination 920 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $59,520 $65,635 $59,017 $67,385 $71,685 $78,595 $108,095
Total Invoice $55,208 $61,670 $55,202 $63,330 $67,330 $73,800 $101,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,288
Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$59,520$65,635$59,017$67,385$71,685$78,595$108,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-2,440-2,665-4,615-5,565-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,520$62,970$56,577$64,720$67,070$73,030$101,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,393$0$8,143$10,493$16,453$45,253
Total Invoice$55,208$61,670$55,202$63,330$67,330$73,800$101,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,504-2,282-2,505-4,335-5,225-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,208$59,166$52,920$60,825$62,995$68,575$95,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,246$0$7,905$10,075$15,655$42,490

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPerformance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200      
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200      
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40      
Cargo net$40      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   $0$0
Body kit $0   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights$200    $200$200
Compass$0      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225      
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600      
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,005$8,670$8,445$8,670$10,620$11,570$12,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$2,440$2,665$4,615$5,565$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,504-2,282-2,505-4,335-5,225-5,870

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,010 lb.3,747 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?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested352592%
Total Not Requested3008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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