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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac ELR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,795

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,730

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesELR
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $75,000
Base Invoice $53,400 $71,625
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
CD player, remote   300
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
CD player, remote   264
Options (change) 9,020 300
Options (change) 8,205 264
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $68,995 $68,795
Total Invoice $63,730 $65,384

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac ELR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $309
Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesELR
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8181hp E+
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-20
Total Price$68,995$68,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,995$67,380
Total Invoice$63,730$65,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,730$64,039

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesELR
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,210$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesELR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in106.1 in
Length181.1 in186.0 in
Width70.2 in72.7 in
Height54.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in49.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

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

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