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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: $41,315

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $11,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $11,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPremiumCTS-V325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $28,300 $33,485
Touring Package 2,810      
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
All-Season Tire Package 850      
Wood trim   600    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Sport Package     1,600 1,600
Satellite radio     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Touring Package 2,473      
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
All-Season Tire Package 748      
Wood trim   528    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012    
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Sport Package     1,455 1,455
Satellite radio     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 3,660 1,750 9,720 8,220
Options (change) 3,221 1,540 8,845 7,475
Destination 895 895 695 695
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $52,845 $68,460 $41,315 $45,515
Total Invoice $49,750 $64,141 $37,840 $41,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,547
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPremiumCTS-V325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,845$68,460$41,315$45,515
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,9850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,335$65,475$41,315$45,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,140$0$3,950
Total Invoice$49,750$64,141$37,840$41,655
Adjustments for Features-2,363-2,7970-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,387$61,344$37,840$41,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,957$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPremiumCTS-V325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,605$3,620$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$2,985$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,363-2,7970-229

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,852 lb.3,286 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
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested40041%
Total Not Requested57559%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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