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BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,475

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesCTS
Trim135iBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $33,675
Base Invoice $36,335 $31,486
BMW Assist 650  
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Proximity key 500  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Performance Collection, with summer tires   2,980
BMW Assist 590  
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Proximity key 455  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Performance Collection, with summer tires   2,473
Options (change) 7,280 13,495
Options (change) 6,645 11,442
Destination 895 745
Total Price $47,475 $47,915
Total Invoice $43,875 $43,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesCTS
Trim135iBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6304hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,475$47,915
Adjustments for Features0-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$47,230
Total Invoice$43,875$43,673
Adjustments for Features0-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,875$43,049

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesCTS
Trim135iBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,905$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesCTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.4 in
Length172.2 in191.6 in
Width68.8 in72.5 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.3,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested421560%
Total Not Requested285040%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%

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