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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: $49,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,675

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $17,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCTSX3X3
TrimCTS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $59,106 $34,310 $39,465
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Wood trim 600    
Roof rack 325    
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Convenience Package   1,700  
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
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Roof rails   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Wood trim 528    
Roof rack 286    
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Convenience Package   1,545  
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
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Roof rails   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 2,075 11,500 9,800
Options (change) 1,826 10,470 8,925
Destination 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,485 $49,495 $53,395
Total Invoice $63,127 $45,675 $49,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,700
Model Year201220122012
ModelCTSX3X3
TrimCTS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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$67,485$49,495$53,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,485$45,975$49,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900
Total Invoice$63,127$45,675$49,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,248-3,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,127$42,427$46,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,609

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012
ModelCTSX3X3
TrimCTS-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$3,000$6,520$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,248-3,249

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelCTSX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in183.0 in
Width72.6 in74.1 in
Height59.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,061 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 Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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 downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested270082%
Total Not Requested59018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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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