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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,330

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $81,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,621

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $75,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelDTSDTSi8
TrimV8PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $140,700
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $130,125
Front buckets 0    
Platinum Edition 6,490 6,490  
Luxury III Package 5,000    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0  
Giga World     2,000
Front buckets 0    
Platinum Edition 5,387 5,387  
Luxury III Package 4,675    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 14,285 8,435 2,000
Options (change) 12,382 7,001 1,820
Destination 870 870 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $58,330 $59,980 $139,902
Total Invoice $53,621 $55,252 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,194
Model Year200820082016
ModelDTSDTSi8
TrimV8PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V8291hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18215/45-20
Total Price$58,330$59,980$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-250-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,330$59,730$139,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0
Total Invoice$53,621$55,252$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-230-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,621$55,022$128,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,401$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i8

Model Year200820082016
ModelDTSDTSi8
TrimV8PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,205$9,455$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-332

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082016
ModelDTSi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.6 in110.2 in
Length207.6 in184.9 in
Width74.8 in76.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested132528%
Total Not Requested343072%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested165043%

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