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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,315

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Premium Package 2,900 2,200        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Sport Package 1,600 1,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Satellite radio 595 595        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350        
Proximity key 500 500        
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats     6,700 6,105    
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Recaro performance seats         2,800  
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Wood trim           600
Premium Package 2,640 2,000        
Navigation system 1,820 1,820        
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Sport Package 1,455 1,455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430        
Satellite radio 540 540        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320        
Proximity key 455 455        
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats     5,896 5,372    
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,012   1,012
Recaro performance seats         2,464  
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Wood trim           528
Options (change) 9,720 8,220 10,995 9,400 2,800 1,750
Options (change) 8,845 7,475 9,676 8,272 2,464 1,540
Destination 695 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,315 $45,515 $51,815 $50,720 $50,175 $66,285
Total Invoice $37,840 $41,655 $48,299 $47,452 $47,366 $62,021

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,148
Model Year200620062011201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$41,315$45,515$51,815$50,720$50,175$66,285
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,410-1,460-1,460-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,315$45,265$49,405$49,260$48,715$64,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$690$545$0$15,885
Total Invoice$37,840$41,655$48,299$47,452$47,366$62,021
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,246-1,366-1,378-1,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,840$41,426$46,053$46,086$45,988$60,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$65$98$0$14,456

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200620062011201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75
Headlight washers     $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,495$3,745$5,905$4,955$4,955$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,410$1,460$1,460$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,246-1,366-1,378-1,577

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062011
Model3-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.4 in
Length178.2 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested167558%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested147555%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

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