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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: $60,795

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $4,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,080

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $4,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelCTSZ4Z4Z4
TrimCTS-VsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,360 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $58,306 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Wood trim 600 500    
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300 2,300  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Proximity key   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350 1,350
Wood trim 528 455    
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095 2,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Proximity key   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230 1,230
Options (change) 600 11,250 9,900 7,600
Options (change) 528 10,245 9,015 6,920
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $65,135 $60,795 $65,945 $72,695
Total Invoice $61,009 $56,080 $60,830 $67,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,081
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelCTSZ4Z4Z4
TrimCTS-VsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$65,135$60,795$65,945$72,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,585-6,735-7,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,135$55,210$59,210$64,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$9,500
Total Invoice$61,009$56,080$60,830$67,060
Adjustments for Features0-5,152-6,213-7,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,009$50,928$54,617$59,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,689$8,766

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelCTSZ4Z4Z4
TrimCTS-VsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$9,660$10,810$12,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,585$6,735$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,152-6,213-7,366

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelCTSZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in98.3 in
Length188.5 in166.9 in
Width74.1 in70.5 in
Height55.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 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 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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