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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: $48,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,310

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $63,215
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $59,106
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875 875  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500  
Sport Line   1,950 1,950  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
6-speed shiftable automatic       0
Wood trim       600
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795 795  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475  
Sport Line   1,775 1,775  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
6-speed shiftable automatic       0
Wood trim       528
Panoramic sunroof       1,012
Options (change) 10,225 10,875 10,875 1,750
Options (change) 9,305 9,915 9,915 1,540
Destination 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $48,000 $54,950 $61,450 $68,460
Total Invoice $44,310 $50,720 $56,700 $64,141

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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: $19,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,580
Model Year2013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H556hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$48,000$54,950$61,450$68,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,700-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$53,325$59,750$67,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,325$11,750$0
Total Invoice$44,310$50,720$56,700$64,141
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,569-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,310$49,220$55,131$62,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$10,821$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DUPL Voice texting capability  $50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,580$5,205$5,280$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,700$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,500-1,569-1,251

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,713 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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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