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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: $42,925

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $21,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,650

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $20,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,720 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $56,773 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Wood trim 600 500        
Panoramic sunroof 900          
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim 528 455        
Panoramic sunroof 792          
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320        
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Options (change) 1,500 9,250 8,200 8,200 6,400 6,400
Options (change) 1,320 8,415 7,460 7,460 5,820 5,820
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,345 $42,925 $46,425 $47,725 $50,725 $57,225
Total Invoice $60,218 $39,650 $42,880 $44,075 $46,855 $52,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,693
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$64,345$42,925$46,425$47,725$50,725$57,225
Adjustments for Features-9350-600-2,050-900-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,410$42,925$45,825$45,675$49,825$55,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$2,750$6,900$12,225
Total Invoice$60,218$39,650$42,880$44,075$46,855$52,835
Adjustments for Features-8750-554-1,893-831-1,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,343$39,650$42,326$42,182$46,024$50,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,676$2,532$6,374$11,269

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rollover sensor$50     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75     
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$4,840$3,905$4,505$5,955$4,805$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0$600$2,050$900$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-8750-554-1,893-831-1,916

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,848 lb.3,411 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
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220075%
Total Not Requested75025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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