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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: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102015
ModelCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $42,400
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $39,690
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645    
Navigation System   2,145    
Tera World       2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328    
Navigation System   1,888    
Tera World       2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 3,240 4,790 0 3,050
Options (change) 2,851 4,216 0 2,775
Destination 825 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,630 $48,980 $49,490 $38,945
Total Invoice $42,955 $46,021 $46,813 $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: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,304
Model Year2010201020102015
ModelCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18155/70-19
Total Price$45,630$48,980$49,490$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-815-2,215-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,630$48,165$47,275$38,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$1,645$0
Total Invoice$42,955$46,021$46,813$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-766-2,095-309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,955$45,255$44,718$35,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$1,763$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2010201020102015
ModelCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,780$9,180$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$2,215$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-766-2,095-309

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102015
ModelCTSi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in157.4 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height59.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.2,635 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 Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested104052%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested97554%
Total Not Requested84046%
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 i3

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

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