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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,970

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,549

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $1,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $42,700
Base Invoice $31,486 $39,465
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 14,550 6,250
Options (change) 12,318 5,690
Destination 745 895
Total Price $48,970 $49,845
Total Invoice $44,549 $46,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$48,970$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,970$49,830
Total Invoice$44,549$46,050
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,549$46,036

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,865$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in183.0 in
Width72.5 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.663.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested155038%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested511572%
Total Not Requested195028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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