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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: $59,015

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $23,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,114

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $21,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
Model3-SeriesCTSCTS
TrimM3PerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $55,670 $60,070
Base Invoice $59,100 $52,051 $56,165
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Executive Package 3,500    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700    
Competition Package 5,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Semi-automated parking system 500    
Sunroof 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650    
CD player, remote   300 300
20-way performance front seats   1,300  
Polished alloy wheels   750  
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Executive Package 3,185    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545    
Competition Package 5,005    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 320    
Semi-automated parking system 455    
Sunroof 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410    
CD player, remote   264 264
20-way performance front seats   1,144  
Polished alloy wheels   660  
Options (change) 17,650 2,350 300
Options (change) 16,060 2,068 264
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $82,145 $59,015 $61,365
Total Invoice $76,155 $55,114 $57,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,341
Model Year201620152015
Model3-SeriesCTSCTS
TrimM3PerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp I6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$82,145$59,015$61,365
Adjustments for Features-7550-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,390$59,015$59,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$76,155$55,114$57,424
Adjustments for Features-7000-1,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,455$55,114$55,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$743

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201620152015
Model3-SeriesCTSCTS
TrimM3PerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
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  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,745$6,990$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-7000-1,567

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,595 lb.3,651 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

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 coverage-900No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300-50%
Total Not Requested-900150%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

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

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