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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: $57,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,465

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
CD player, remote 250 250 250        
20-way performance front seats 1,300            
Driver Assist Package 2,540            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package       950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport Line       2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Premium Package       3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900    
Driver Assistance Plus       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Technology Package       3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575 575
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250 250
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       950 950 950 950
CD player, remote 220 220 220        
20-way performance front seats 1,144            
Driver Assist Package 2,235            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package       865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910 910 910
Sport Line       2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Premium Package       2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820    
Driver Assistance Plus       1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Technology Package       2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525 525
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230 230
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475 475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       865 865 865 865
Options (change) 4,585 745 745 18,975 18,975 16,375 16,375
Options (change) 4,035 656 656 17,290 17,290 14,920 14,920
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $61,865 $62,425 $71,695 $57,470 $58,970 $61,120 $67,520
Total Invoice $57,656 $58,391 $67,059 $53,465 $54,845 $56,845 $62,735

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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: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,992
Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$61,865$62,425$71,695$57,470$58,970$61,120$67,520
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,785-3,4100-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,505$59,640$68,285$57,470$57,520$60,820$66,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$8,780$0$50$3,350$8,575
Total Invoice$57,656$58,391$67,059$53,465$54,845$56,845$62,735
Adjustments for Features-2,199-2,605-3,1890-1,349-279-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,457$55,786$63,870$53,465$53,496$56,566$61,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$329$8,413$0$31$3,101$7,900

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual   $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0    
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400    
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows $100$100    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Wireless charging station$75$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Metal pedals $75$75    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,680$8,105$8,730$5,320$6,770$5,620$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,785$3,410$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,199-2,605-3,1890-1,349-279-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,656 lb.3,411 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
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

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