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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $3,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelDTSZ4Z4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,875 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $56,581 $50,920 $59,245
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 0 9,650 7,350
Options (change) 0 8,790 6,695
Destination 920 895 895
Total Price $60,795 $65,695 $72,445
Total Invoice $57,501 $60,605 $66,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,411
Model Year201120122012
ModelDTSZ4Z4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine291hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA4M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,795$65,695$72,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,795$63,860$69,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$57,501$60,605$66,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,693-2,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,501$58,912$63,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120122012
ModelDTSZ4Z4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$9,950$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,693-2,846

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.6 in98.3 in
Length207.6 in166.9 in
Width74.8 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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