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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: $44,870

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,332

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $2,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSX3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $38,850
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $35,920
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Performance Luxury Package   3,005      
Navigation System   2,145      
Wood trim       600  
Premium Package         3,750
Xenon HID headlights         900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Cargo area partition net         180
Heated front seats         500
Obstacle detection, rear         750
Navigation system         1,800
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Performance Luxury Package   2,644      
Navigation System   1,888      
Wood trim       528  
Premium Package         3,415
Xenon HID headlights         820
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Cargo area partition net         165
Heated front seats         455
Obstacle detection, rear         685
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 1,825 6,975 675 2,075 8,430
Options (change) 1,606 6,138 594 1,826 7,680
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,870 $52,060 $51,320 $67,485 $48,155
Total Invoice $42,332 $48,792 $48,502 $63,127 $44,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $531
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSX3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/55-17
Total Price$44,870$52,060$51,320$67,485$48,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-2,690-2,350-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$49,370$48,630$65,135$46,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$3,760$20,265$0
Total Invoice$42,332$48,792$48,502$63,127$44,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,521-2,542-2,198-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,332$46,271$45,960$60,929$42,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,939$3,628$18,597$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSX3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 $40
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive $15$15$15 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,680$7,680$7,340$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$2,690$2,350$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,521-2,542-2,198-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelCTSX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in110.1 in
Length191.6 in179.7 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height59.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested101549%
Total Not Requested105051%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested280085%
Total Not Requested50015%

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