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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: $60,745

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,020

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $56,581 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Adaptive cruise control 1,695      
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350  
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  
Adaptive cruise control 1,492      
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230  
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) 1,695 12,950 12,700 5,650
Options (change) 1,492 11,795 11,565 5,145
Destination 920 895 895 895
Total Price $62,490 $60,745 $66,095 $68,545
Total Invoice $58,993 $56,020 $60,940 $63,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,747
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,490$60,745$66,095$68,545
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1,300-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,980$59,445$64,545$68,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$9,100
Total Invoice$58,993$56,020$60,940$63,260
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,199-1,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,568$54,821$59,511$63,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,690$8,439

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelDTS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$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
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$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,630$7,420$7,670$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$1,300$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,425-1,199-1,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
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
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
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 controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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