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BMW X3 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,645

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,640

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelX3X3CTSCTSCTS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Premium Package 3,450 3,450      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300      
Sunshades, second row 250        
Heated second row seats 450 450      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Rearview camera 400 400      
App support 250 250      
Proximity key 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Sport Activity Package   1,750      
CD player, remote     300 300 300
20-way performance front seats     1,300    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Premium Package 3,140 3,140      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185      
Sunshades, second row 230        
Heated second row seats 410 410      
Cold Weather Package 635 635      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Rearview camera 365 365      
App support 230 230      
Proximity key 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Sport Activity Package   1,595      
CD player, remote     264 264 264
20-way performance front seats     1,144    
Options (change) 13,650 13,750 1,600 300 300
Options (change) 12,435 12,525 1,408 264 264
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $51,645 $57,345 $58,265 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $47,640 $52,885 $54,454 $57,424 $66,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,272
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelX3X3CTSCTSCTS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/45-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$51,645$57,345$58,265$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-580-2,255-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,645$56,345$57,685$59,110$67,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$1,425$9,720
Total Invoice$47,640$52,885$54,454$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-922-542-2,110-3,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,640$51,963$53,912$55,314$63,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,323$0$1,402$9,158

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelX3X3CTSCTSCTS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Power liftgate $350   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,635$7,635$7,215$8,890$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$580$2,255$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-922-542-2,110-3,022

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122015
ModelX3CTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.6 in
Length183.0 in195.5 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2658%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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 coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

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

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