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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: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,430

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim328i335iPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $59,195 $70,795
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $56,235 $67,255
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Sport Line 2,500 1,700    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Parking Package 1,550 1,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 595 595
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    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Sport Line 2,275 1,545    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Parking Package 1,410 1,410    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 530 530
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    
Options (change) 17,825 14,425 595 595
Options (change) 16,245 13,150 530 530
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $53,620 $57,720 $60,785 $72,385
Total Invoice $49,430 $53,235 $57,760 $68,780

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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: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,705
Model Year2012201220172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim328i335iPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,620$57,720$60,785$72,385
Adjustments for Features00-3,815-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,620$57,720$56,970$65,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$9,000
Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$57,760$68,780
Adjustments for Features00-3,625-6,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,430$53,235$54,135$62,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0$8,549

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012201220172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesCTSCTS
Trim328i335iPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $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 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$4,145$7,960$10,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,815$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,625-6,096

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122017
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
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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%

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