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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,525

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,069

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $2,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSZ4Z4
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,505 $45,910 $62,360 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $39,306 $43,469 $58,306 $37,625 $46,550
Navigation System 2,145        
Wood trim     600 0 0
Premium Package       2,350 2,950
Sport Package       1,400  
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Heated front seats       500 500
Headlight washers       250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Navigation System 1,888        
Wood trim     528 0 0
Premium Package       2,140 2,685
Sport Package       1,275  
Navigation system       1,640 1,640
Heated front seats       455 455
Headlight washers       230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Options (change) 2,145 0 600 6,775 5,725
Options (change) 1,888 0 528 6,170 5,210
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,525 $46,785 $65,135 $48,300 $56,950
Total Invoice $42,069 $44,344 $61,009 $44,620 $52,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,460
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSZ4Z4
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,525$46,785$65,135$48,300$56,950
Adjustments for Features-2,020-3,570-3,8450-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,505$43,215$61,290$48,300$56,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$18,785$0$8,600
Total Invoice$42,069$44,344$61,009$44,620$52,585
Adjustments for Features-1,909-3,384-3,6010-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,160$40,960$57,408$44,620$52,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$17,248$0$7,919

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSZ4Z4
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,680$5,955$2,110$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$3,570$3,845$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,909-3,384-3,6010-46

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112008
ModelCTSZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in98.2 in
Length188.5 in161.9 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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 Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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