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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: $19,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,795

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $19,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $56,520 $67,540
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Sport Package 1,600 1,600    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200    
Technology Package     2,850  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Sport Package 1,455 1,455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 530 530
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000    
Technology Package     2,537  
Options (change) 12,970 11,470 3,445 595
Options (change) 11,800 10,430 3,067 530
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $44,565 $48,765 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $40,795 $44,610 $60,582 $69,065

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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: $10,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,363
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,565$48,765$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,890-9,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,565$48,515$55,045$63,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$8,125
Total Invoice$40,795$44,610$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-229-8,424-9,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,795$44,381$52,158$60,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$7,866

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim325i330iPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,520$12,160$12,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,890$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-8,424-9,041

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062018
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.3,656 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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested180086%

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