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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: $65,645

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,518

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $2,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,720 $55,900
Base Invoice $56,773 $51,630
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 600 0
Panoramic sunroof 900  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 528 0
Panoramic sunroof 792  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,500 11,750
Options (change) 1,320 10,695
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $65,645 $69,825
Total Invoice $61,518 $64,500

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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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,048
Model Year20102011
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$65,645$69,825
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,575$69,825
Total Invoice$61,518$64,500
Adjustments for Features-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,452$64,500

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
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 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-660

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
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 Weight4,248 lb.3,693 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
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%

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