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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: $68,385

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $53,800
Base Invoice $58,306 $49,675
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 600 0
Polished alloy wheels 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Premium Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,700
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof   1,050
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 528 0
Polished alloy wheels 704  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Premium Package   1,730
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,455
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   320
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Sunroof   955
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,550 12,495
Options (change) 2,244 11,370
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $68,385 $68,420
Total Invoice $64,025 $63,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $495
Model Year20112008
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, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/35-19
Total Price$68,385$68,420
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,000$68,420
Total Invoice$64,025$63,170
Adjustments for Features-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,665$63,170

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
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
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3600

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
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%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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