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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $20,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $33,675
Base Invoice $50,640 $31,486
Premium Package 2,000  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Performance Collection, with summer tires   2,980
Premium Package 1,820  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Performance Collection, with summer tires   2,473
Options (change) 10,320 11,195
Options (change) 9,390 9,291
Destination 825 745
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,295 $45,615
Total Invoice $62,155 $41,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,167
Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8hp
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$67,295$45,615
Adjustments for Features-5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,790$45,615
Total Invoice$62,155$41,522
Adjustments for Features-4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,689$41,522

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,420$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4660

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,861 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
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 wheels0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Total Requested337582%
Total Not Requested75018%

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