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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: $46,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,515

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328i335iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $63,215
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $59,106
BMW Assist 650 650  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900  
Sport Line   1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500  
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
BMW Assist 590 590  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820  
Sport Line   1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475  
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 10,250 10,750 1,150
Options (change) 9,330 9,805 1,012
Destination 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $46,045 $54,045 $67,860
Total Invoice $42,515 $49,890 $63,613

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,425
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328i335iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6556hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,045$54,045$67,860
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$53,070$66,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,025$0
Total Invoice$42,515$49,890$63,613
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,515$48,990$61,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,475$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328i335iCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$4,605$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-1,673

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.4 in
Length182.5 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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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