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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $3,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelDTS3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $53,800
Base Invoice $56,581 $49,675
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,910
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 0 10,345
Options (change) 0 9,410
Destination 920 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $60,795 $66,270
Total Invoice $57,501 $61,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,093
Model Year20112008
ModelDTS3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/35-19
Total Price$60,795$66,270
Adjustments for Features-4,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,160$66,270
Total Invoice$57,501$61,210
Adjustments for Features-4,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,117$61,210

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelDTS3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,690$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelDTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in108.7 in
Length207.6 in178.2 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%

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