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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: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $14,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $12,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $64,900
Base Invoice $56,581 $60,390
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Luxury Seating Package   1,300
Executive Package   4,300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Luxury Seating Package   1,185
Executive Package   3,915
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730
Wood trim, alternative type   985
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
Options (change) 1,695 11,530
Options (change) 1,492 10,505
Destination 920 995
Total Price $62,490 $77,425
Total Invoice $58,993 $71,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,517
Model Year20112015
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,490$77,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$73,785
Total Invoice$58,993$71,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,993$68,510

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelDTS5-Series
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,380

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelDTS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in116.9 in
Length207.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft318.4 ft3

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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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

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