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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: $60,785

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,760

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $3,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $85,995 $53,800
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $81,695 $49,675
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   550
Luxury Package     2,075  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
Technology Package       3,250
Folding second row seats       475
Premium Package       1,900
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   500
Luxury Package     1,847  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
Technology Package       2,960
Folding second row seats       430
Premium Package       1,730
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) 595 595 3,525 9,995
Options (change) 530 530 3,138 9,095
Destination 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,300
Total Price $60,785 $72,385 $91,515 $65,920
Total Invoice $57,760 $68,780 $86,828 $60,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,779
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$60,785$72,385$91,515$65,920
Adjustments for Features-5,940-8,540-7,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,845$63,845$83,875$65,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$29,030$0
Total Invoice$57,760$68,780$86,828$60,895
Adjustments for Features-5,644-8,115-7,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,116$60,665$79,579$60,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,549$27,463$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelCTSCTSCTS3-Series
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
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 
Performance traction management  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$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 
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   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$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
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,760$13,360$12,460$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$8,540$7,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,644-8,115-7,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172008
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 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
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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