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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: $45,370

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,475 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $45,372 $32,290 $39,190
Sunroof 1,200    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600  
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Sunroof 996    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275  
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 1,200 9,575 6,525
Options (change) 996 8,710 5,935
Destination 720 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,695 $45,370 $49,820
Total Invoice $48,388 $41,895 $46,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,067
Model Year200620122012
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$52,695$45,370$49,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$43,665$48,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800
Total Invoice$48,388$41,895$46,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,574-1,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$40,321$44,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,447

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620122012
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,615$3,320$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574-1,252

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.6 in
Length190.1 in182.5 in
Width70.6 in71.3 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested300079%
Total Not Requested80021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

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