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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,195

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $13,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,185

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $13,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,295 $65,500
Base Invoice $81,980 $61,595
Luxury Package 2,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Polished alloy wheels 900  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450  
Driving Assistance Package   500
Executive Package   4,100
Competition Package   4,750
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Luxury Package 2,225  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530  
Polished alloy wheels 801  
Panoramic sunroof 1,291  
Driving Assistance Package   460
Executive Package   3,770
Competition Package   4,370
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Apple CarPlay support   275
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,445 13,700
Options (change) 4,847 12,595
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $93,735 $80,195
Total Invoice $88,822 $75,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,609
Model Year20182018
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19265/30-20
Total Price$93,735$80,195
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,595$80,195
Total Invoice$88,822$75,185
Adjustments for Features-2,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,794$75,185

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection $50
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,010$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.6 in
Length195.5 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,575 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

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