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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: $51,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCTSCTSX3X3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $34,310 $39,465
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 550 550
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Technology Package     3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300
Proximity key     500  
Heated second row seats     450 450
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
App support     250 250
Sunshades, second row     250  
Sport Activity Package       1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 500 500
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Technology Package     2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185
Proximity key     455  
Heated second row seats     410 410
Cold Weather Package     635 635
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
App support     230 230
Sunshades, second row     230  
Sport Activity Package       1,595
Options (change) 595 595 13,550 13,650
Options (change) 530 530 12,340 12,430
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $60,785 $72,385 $51,545 $57,245
Total Invoice $57,760 $68,780 $47,545 $52,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,336
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCTSCTSX3X3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$60,785$72,385$51,545$57,245
Adjustments for Features-925-3,5250-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,860$68,860$51,545$56,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$0$4,700
Total Invoice$57,760$68,780$47,545$52,790
Adjustments for Features-879-3,3490-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,881$65,431$47,545$51,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,550$0$4,323

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCTSCTSX3X3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,610$10,210$6,685$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$3,525$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-879-3,3490-922

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
ModelCTSX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in110.6 in
Length195.5 in183.0 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.763.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2658%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested190099%
Total Not Requested151%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested190099%
Total Not Requested151%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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