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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: $48,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,310

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $59,106 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Wood trim 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Premium Package   3,100 2,200 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875 875
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Sport Line     1,950 1,950
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Wood trim 528      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012      
Premium Package   2,820 2,000 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795 795
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Sport Line     1,775 1,775
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Options (change) 1,750 10,225 10,875 10,875
Options (change) 1,540 9,305 9,915 9,915
Destination 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $68,460 $48,000 $54,950 $61,450
Total Invoice $64,141 $44,310 $50,720 $56,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,580
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$68,460$48,000$54,950$61,450
Adjustments for Features-1,3350-1,625-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,125$48,000$53,325$59,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,325$11,750
Total Invoice$64,141$44,310$50,720$56,700
Adjustments for Features-1,2510-1,500-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,890$44,310$49,220$55,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,910$10,821

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCTS-V328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key$250   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$3,580$5,205$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0$1,625$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2510-1,500-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013
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.3,713 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 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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