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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: $53,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,430

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim328i335iPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
BMW Assist 650 650      
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Sport Line 2,500 1,700      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100      
Parking Package 1,550 1,550      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 495 495 495
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500      
App support 250 250      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
CD player, remote     250 250 250
20-way performance front seats     1,300    
BMW Assist 590 590      
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Sport Line 2,275 1,545      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000      
Parking Package 1,410 1,410      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 436 436 436
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475      
App support 230 230      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
CD player, remote     220 220 220
20-way performance front seats     1,144    
Options (change) 17,825 14,425 2,045 745 745
Options (change) 16,245 13,150 1,800 656 656
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $53,620 $57,720 $59,325 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $49,430 $53,235 $55,421 $58,391 $67,059

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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: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,222
Model Year20122012201620162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim328i335iPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,620$57,720$59,325$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features00-4,035-5,710-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,620$57,720$55,290$56,715$65,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$1,425$10,070
Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$55,421$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features00-3,769-5,341-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$51,652$53,050$61,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0$1,398$9,482

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012201620162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTSCTS
Trim328i335iPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$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$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$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$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,795$3,795$7,830$9,505$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,035$5,710$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,769-5,341-5,925

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.6 in
Length182.5 in195.5 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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