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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: $59,325

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,421

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $6,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTS3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $54,850
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $50,640
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
20-way performance front seats 1,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495   475
Luxury Package       1,600  
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Technology Package         3,250
Folding second row seats         475
Premium Package         2,000
Sunshade, rear, power         575
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 220 220 220 220  
20-way performance front seats 1,144        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436   430
Luxury Package       1,408  
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Technology Package         2,960
Folding second row seats         430
Premium Package         1,820
Sunshade, rear, power         525
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) 2,045 745 745 3,100 10,020
Options (change) 1,800 656 656 2,728 9,115
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,300
Total Price $59,325 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $66,995
Total Invoice $55,421 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $61,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,200
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTS3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$59,325$62,425$71,695$89,090$66,995
Adjustments for Features-6,145-7,820-8,445-7,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,180$54,605$63,250$81,545$66,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$10,070$28,365$0
Total Invoice$55,421$58,391$67,059$83,258$61,880
Adjustments for Features-5,741-7,315-7,899-7,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,680$51,076$59,160$76,207$61,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$9,480$26,527$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTS3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,630$12,305$12,930$12,030$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$7,820$8,445$7,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,741-7,315-7,899-7,0510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,656 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

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300-50%
Total Not Requested-900150%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

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%

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