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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: $20,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,114

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $19,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
Model3-SeriesCTSCTS
TrimM3PerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $55,670 $60,070
Base Invoice $61,595 $52,051 $56,165
Executive Package 4,100    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Competition Package 4,750    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Sunroof 0    
CD player, remote   300 300
20-way performance front seats   1,300  
Polished alloy wheels   750  
Executive Package 3,770    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Competition Package 4,370    
Sunshade, rear, power 320    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Wood trim 0    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Sunroof 0    
CD player, remote   264 264
20-way performance front seats   1,144  
Polished alloy wheels   660  
Options (change) 13,400 2,350 300
Options (change) 12,320 2,068 264
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $79,895 $59,015 $61,365
Total Invoice $74,910 $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: $20,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,698
Model Year201820152015
Model3-SeriesCTSCTS
TrimM3PerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp I6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 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$79,895$59,015$61,365
Adjustments for Features-1050-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,790$59,015$59,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$74,910$55,114$57,424
Adjustments for Features-980-1,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,812$55,114$55,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$743

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820152015
Model3-SeriesCTSCTS
TrimM3PerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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  
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
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
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,370$7,265$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-1,567

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,575 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
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 Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

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-900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested-600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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