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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,990

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,455

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $11,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim325i330iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $40,369 $47,381
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,945 1,945
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,695 1,695
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Luxury III Package     5,000  
Front buckets     0  
Sun and Sound Package     850  
Sunroof       1,200
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,614 1,614
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 1,407 1,407
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Luxury III Package     4,675  
Front buckets     0  
Sun and Sound Package     706  
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 10,395 8,895 9,490 4,840
Options (change) 9,460 8,090 8,402 4,017
Destination 695 695 870 870
Total Price $41,990 $46,190 $53,535 $56,385
Total Invoice $38,455 $42,270 $49,641 $52,268

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,534
Model Year2006200620082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim325i330iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$41,990$46,190$53,535$56,385
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,860-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,990$45,940$50,675$52,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$2,250
Total Invoice$38,455$42,270$49,641$52,268
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,652-3,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,455$42,041$46,989$49,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$2,072

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2006200620082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesDTSDTS
Trim325i330iV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,055$2,305$4,915$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,860$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,652-3,207

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.6 in
Length178.2 in207.6 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested262592%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested174037%
Total Not Requested301563%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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