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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: $69,260

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,340

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $63,215
Base Invoice $50,640 $59,106
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 600
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Polished alloy wheels   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 528
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Polished alloy wheels   704
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 12,720 2,550
Options (change) 11,575 2,244
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $69,695 $69,260
Total Invoice $64,340 $64,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65
Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$69,695$69,260
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,695$68,790
Total Invoice$64,340$64,845
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,340$64,405

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
Boost gauge $75
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,470$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,693 lb.4,255 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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