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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $42,400
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $39,690
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Tera World       2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Park Assistant Package       910
Tera World       2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 2,540 0 0 6,550
Options (change) 2,235 0 0 5,960
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $59,205 $61,065 $70,335 $42,445
Total Invoice $55,281 $57,160 $65,828 $39,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,467
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$59,205$61,065$70,335$42,445
Adjustments for Features-5,000-5,725-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,205$55,340$63,635$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0
Total Invoice$55,281$57,160$65,828$39,145
Adjustments for Features-4,669-5,359-6,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,612$51,801$59,557$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,189$8,945$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSi3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
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
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,940$12,665$13,640$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$5,725$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,669-5,359-6,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152016
ModelCTSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in101.2 in
Length195.5 in157.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.711.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested49029%

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