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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: $53,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimVsport Premium328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,070 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $64,580 $32,290 $39,190
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Rearview camera   400 400
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Rearview camera   365 365
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 0 17,425 14,025
Options (change) 0 15,885 12,790
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $69,995 $53,220 $57,320
Total Invoice $65,505 $49,070 $52,875

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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: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,082
Model Year201420122012
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimVsport Premium328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,995$53,220$57,320
Adjustments for Features-5,72000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,275$53,220$57,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$65,505$49,070$52,875
Adjustments for Features-5,35300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,152$49,070$52,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420122012
ModelCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimVsport Premium328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,090$3,370$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,720$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,35300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.6 in
Length195.5 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,950 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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