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

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $13,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $12,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,475 $53,800
Base Invoice $45,372 $49,675
Sunroof 1,200 1,050
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
7-speed automated manual   2,700
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sunroof 996 955
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
7-speed automated manual   2,455
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,200 9,895
Options (change) 996 9,000
Destination 720 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $52,695 $65,820
Total Invoice $48,388 $60,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,075
Model Year20062008
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,695$65,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$63,290
Total Invoice$48,388$60,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$58,463

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,240$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,337

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in108.7 in
Length190.1 in178.2 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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