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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: $61,085

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,045

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $5,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
Model3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
TrimM3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $59,495 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $51,630 $56,520 $67,540 $81,980
Premium Package 2,500      
Folding second row seats 475      
Convenience Package 2,900      
Sunshade, rear, power 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 595 595  
App support 250      
Heated front seats 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Sunroof 1,050      
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Luxury Package       2,500
Panoramic sunroof       1,450
Premium Package 2,275      
Folding second row seats 430      
Convenience Package 2,640      
Sunshade, rear, power 525      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 530 530  
App support 230      
Heated front seats 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
Sunroof 955      
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Luxury Package       2,225
Panoramic sunroof       1,291
Options (change) 10,400 595 595 3,950
Options (change) 9,470 530 530 3,516
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 1,000
Total Price $68,475 $61,085 $72,685 $92,240
Total Invoice $63,275 $58,045 $69,065 $87,491

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,908
Model Year2011201820182018
Model3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
TrimM3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$68,475$61,085$72,685$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-5,975-8,575-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,475$55,110$64,110$84,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,000$29,455
Total Invoice$63,275$58,045$69,065$87,491
Adjustments for Features0-5,678-8,148-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,275$52,367$60,917$80,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,550$27,844

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201820182018
Model3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
TrimM3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
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
Performance traction management   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key $5$5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Differential cooler   $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,510$10,485$13,085$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,975$8,575$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,678-8,148-7,280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,341 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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