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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: $44,565

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $16,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,795

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $15,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $28,300 $33,485
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
20-way performance front seats 1,300        
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
Premium Package       2,900 2,200
Folding second row seats       475 475
Sport Package       1,600 1,600
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Adaptive cruise control       2,200 2,200
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
20-way performance front seats 1,144        
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
Premium Package       2,640 2,000
Folding second row seats       430 430
Sport Package       1,455 1,455
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Navigation system       1,820 1,820
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio       540 540
Adaptive cruise control       2,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,140 300 300 12,970 11,470
Options (change) 3,643 264 264 11,800 10,430
Destination 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $60,805 $61,365 $70,635 $44,565 $48,765
Total Invoice $56,689 $57,424 $66,092 $40,795 $44,610

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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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,836
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,805$61,365$70,635$44,565$48,765
Adjustments for Features-7,570-7,920-8,8950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,235$53,445$61,740$44,565$48,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$8,505$0$3,950
Total Invoice$56,689$57,424$66,092$40,795$44,610
Adjustments for Features-7,058-7,411-8,3230-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,631$50,013$57,769$40,795$44,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$8,138$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,790$11,140$12,115$3,220$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,570$7,920$8,895$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,058-7,411-8,3230-229

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelCTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in108.7 in
Length195.5 in178.2 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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