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BMW Z4 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,085

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,540

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $1,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4CTSCTS
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $56,520 $67,540
Sport Package 2,300 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100    
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
App support 250 250 250    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Wood trim 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 595 595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350    
Sport Package 2,095 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
App support 230 230 230    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Wood trim 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 530 530
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230    
Options (change) 11,750 10,400 8,100 595 595
Options (change) 10,705 9,475 7,380 530 530
Destination 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $61,295 $66,445 $73,195 $61,085 $72,685
Total Invoice $56,540 $61,290 $67,520 $58,045 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4CTSCTS
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,295$66,445$73,195$61,085$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,400-1,520-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,295$65,295$70,795$59,565$68,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$9,500$0$9,000
Total Invoice$56,540$61,290$67,520$58,045$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-2,214-1,444-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,540$60,229$65,306$56,601$65,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,689$8,766$0$8,549

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4CTSCTS
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)   $0$0
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication   $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,625$10,775$12,025$11,145$13,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,400$1,520$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-2,214-1,444-3,915

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122018
ModelZ4CTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in114.6 in
Length166.9 in195.5 in
Width70.5 in72.2 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2900103%
Total Not Requested-75-3%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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%

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