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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: $44,565

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $16,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,795

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $15,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Premium Package 2,900 2,200      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Sport Package 1,600 1,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Proximity key 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200      
CD player, remote     300 300 300
20-way performance front seats     1,300    
Driver Assist Package     2,540    
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Premium Package 2,640 2,000      
Navigation system 1,820 1,820      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Sport Package 1,455 1,455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Proximity key 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000      
CD player, remote     264 264 264
20-way performance front seats     1,144    
Driver Assist Package     2,235    
Options (change) 12,970 11,470 4,140 300 300
Options (change) 11,800 10,430 3,643 264 264
Destination 695 695 995 995 995
Total Price $44,565 $48,765 $60,805 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $40,795 $44,610 $56,689 $57,424 $66,092

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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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,836
Model Year20062006201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,565$48,765$60,805$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,570-7,920-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,565$48,515$53,235$53,445$61,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$210$8,505
Total Invoice$40,795$44,610$56,689$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-229-7,058-7,411-8,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,795$44,381$49,631$50,013$57,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$382$8,138

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062006201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,220$3,470$10,790$11,140$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,570$7,920$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-7,058-7,411-8,323

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in114.6 in
Length178.2 in195.5 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.7 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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