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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: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $42,400
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $39,690
Performance Luxury Package   3,095      
Navigation System   2,145      
Wood trim       600  
Tera World         2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Performance Luxury Package   2,724      
Navigation System   1,888      
Wood trim       528  
Tera World         2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Options (change) 0 5,240 0 600 3,050
Options (change) 0 4,612 0 528 2,775
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $42,640 $49,680 $50,140 $65,135 $38,945
Total Invoice $40,342 $46,655 $47,430 $61,009 $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: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,460
Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$42,640$49,680$50,140$65,135$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-4,230-2,690-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$46,650$45,910$62,445$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$3,270$19,805$0
Total Invoice$40,342$46,655$47,430$61,009$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,846-4,001-2,520-2,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,342$43,809$43,429$58,489$33,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,467$3,087$18,147$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover $75$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$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$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$9,055$10,255$8,715$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$4,230$2,690$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,846-4,001-2,520-2,078

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
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 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested114054%
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
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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