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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: $69,055

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,665

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $4,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $63,215
Base Invoice $57,720 $59,106
Executive Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0 600
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Executive Package 3,915  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0 528
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   524
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 11,400 2,345
Options (change) 10,375 2,064
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $74,395 $69,055
Total Invoice $69,090 $64,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,625
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6556hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$74,395$69,055
Adjustments for Features-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,380$69,055
Total Invoice$69,090$64,665
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,290$64,665

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesCTS
TrimM3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,055$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,595 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested115061%

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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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