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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: $48,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $16,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,810

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSX3X3
TrimCTS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,280 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $53,326 $34,310 $39,465
Navigation System 2,145    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Wood trim 600    
Premium Package   3,450  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Navigation System 1,780    
Panoramic sunroof 747    
Wood trim 498    
Premium Package   3,140  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 3,645 10,550 7,650
Options (change) 3,025 9,605 6,965
Destination 775 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $65,300 $48,545 $51,245
Total Invoice $59,726 $44,810 $47,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,751
Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSX3X3
TrimCTS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$65,300$48,545$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,155-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$44,390$47,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,565
Total Invoice$59,726$44,810$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,835-3,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,726$40,975$44,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,312

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSX3X3
TrimCTS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,690$6,845$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,835-3,038

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,862 lb.4,113 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 CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested265081%
Total Not Requested64019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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