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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: $39,715

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $7,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseCTS-V325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $28,300 $33,485
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Premium Collection 10,050      
Navigation System   2,145    
Wood trim   600    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079      
Premium Collection 8,342      
Navigation System   1,780    
Wood trim   498    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Options (change) 11,350 3,645 8,120 6,620
Options (change) 9,421 3,025 7,390 6,020
Destination 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,390 $65,300 $39,715 $43,915
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,726 $36,385 $40,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,431
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseCTS-V325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$48,390$65,300$39,715$43,915
Adjustments for Features-2,510-1,8350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,880$63,465$39,715$43,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,585$0$3,950
Total Invoice$44,104$59,726$36,385$40,200
Adjustments for Features-2,288-1,6780-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,816$58,048$36,385$39,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,232$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseCTS-V325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,530$4,855$3,020$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$1,835$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,288-1,6780-229

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in178.2 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested472554%
Total Not Requested405546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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