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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $33,675
Base Invoice $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $31,486
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950 950 950 2,650  
Sport Line 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Executive Package       4,300  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       0  
Premium Luxury Collection         8,215
Performance Collection, with summer tires         2,980
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865 865 865 2,410  
Sport Line 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Executive Package       3,915  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       0  
Premium Luxury Collection         6,818
Performance Collection, with summer tires         2,473
Options (change) 10,650 8,050 8,050 7,500 11,195
Options (change) 9,690 7,320 7,320 6,825 9,291
Destination 995 995 995 995 745
Total Price $50,645 $52,795 $59,195 $70,495 $45,615
Total Invoice $47,245 $49,245 $55,135 $65,540 $41,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,727
Model Year20152015201520152008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6hp
TransmissionT8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$50,645$52,795$59,195$70,495$45,615
Adjustments for Features-2,140-990-2,165-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,505$51,805$57,030$67,405$45,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$8,525$18,900$0
Total Invoice$47,245$49,245$55,135$65,540$41,522
Adjustments for Features-1,996-923-2,017-2,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,249$48,322$53,118$62,667$41,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,073$7,869$17,418$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152015201520152008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCTS
Trim328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid    $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Total Value of Features$6,980$5,830$7,005$7,930$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$990$2,165$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,996-923-2,017-2,8730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,861 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested421560%
Total Not Requested285040%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested337582%
Total Not Requested75018%

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