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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelCTSi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,675 $42,400
Base Invoice $31,486 $39,690
Performance Luxury Package 2,875  
Performance Collection 3,350  
Wood trim 495  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Tera World   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Performance Luxury Package 2,386  
Performance Collection 2,780  
Wood trim 411  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
Tera World   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 8,020 3,050
Options (change) 6,656 2,775
Destination 745 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,440 $38,945
Total Invoice $38,887 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490
Model Year20082015
ModelCTSi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18155/70-19
Total Price$42,440$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,440$38,335
Total Invoice$38,887$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,887$35,397

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in157.4 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,872 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.611.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%
Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested197551%
Total Not Requested190049%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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