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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: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $4,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesDTS
TrimM3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $59,875
Base Invoice $50,640 $56,581
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,100  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package 1,820  
Navigation system 1,910  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 10,370 0
Options (change) 9,430 0
Destination 825 920
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,345 $60,795
Total Invoice $62,195 $57,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,064
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesDTS
TrimM3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/50-18
Total Price$67,345$60,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,345$56,175
Total Invoice$62,195$57,501
Adjustments for Features0-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,195$53,131

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesDTS
TrimM3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,070$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,341 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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