Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2015 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,880

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,212

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimVsport PremiumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,340 $54,850
Base Invoice $64,833 $50,640
CD player, remote 300  
Technology Package   3,250
Folding second row seats   475
Premium Package   2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
CD player, remote 264  
Technology Package   2,960
Folding second row seats   430
Premium Package   1,820
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 300 10,020
Options (change) 264 9,115
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $70,635 $66,995
Total Invoice $66,092 $61,880

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac CTS dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year20152009
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimVsport PremiumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,635$66,995
Adjustments for Features-7,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,705$66,995
Total Invoice$66,092$61,880
Adjustments for Features-7,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,672$61,880

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelCTS3-Series
TrimVsport PremiumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,765$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4200

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152009
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.3,341 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.