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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: $65,300

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,726

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $10,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $63,500
Base Invoice $53,326 $59,100
Navigation System 2,145  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 600 0
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Navigation System 1,780  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 498 0
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Options (change) 3,645 10,600
Options (change) 3,025 9,645
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $65,300 $75,095
Total Invoice $59,726 $69,740

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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: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,610
Model Year20092016
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$65,300$75,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$71,430
Total Invoice$59,726$69,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,726$66,336

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,404

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in182.5 in
Width72.5 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

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