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Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,745

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $72

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,022

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelELR5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,000 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $62,075 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
CD player, remote 250          
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Luxury Design   500 500 500 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Wireless charging station   400 400 400 400  
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700 700  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Synthetic suede headliner   650 650 650 650 650
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Wood trim           0
Heated front seats           500
CD player, remote 220          
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Luxury Design   460 460 460 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Wireless charging station   370 370 370 370  
Lighting Package   965 965 965 965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645 645  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Synthetic suede headliner   600 600 600 600 600
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Wood trim           0
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 250 10,090 10,090 8,340 7,840 3,150
Options (change) 220 9,285 9,285 7,675 7,215 2,895
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $58,745 $63,485 $58,817 $67,035 $70,835 $77,545
Total Invoice $55,790 $59,690 $55,022 $63,010 $66,550 $72,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelELR5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp E+248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$58,745$63,485$58,817$67,035$70,835$77,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,895-3,820-3,895-5,845-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,745$59,590$54,997$63,140$64,990$70,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,143$9,993$15,703
Total Invoice$55,790$59,690$55,022$63,010$66,550$72,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,662-3,574-3,661-5,491-6,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,790$56,028$51,448$59,349$61,059$66,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$0$7,901$9,611$14,953

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelELR5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row high console$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0     
3.3 kW onboard charger$0     
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regeneration paddles$100     
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$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 door panel trim$250     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,595$7,520$7,595$9,545$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,895$3,820$3,895$5,845$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,662-3,574-3,661-5,491-6,429

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelELR5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in117.1 in
Length186.0 in194.6 in
Width72.7 in73.5 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,066 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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