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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: $52,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,370

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelDTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $56,581 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Adaptive cruise control 1,695        
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   950 950 950 950
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive cruise control 1,492        
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910 910
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   865 865 865 865
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 1,695 14,500 14,500 11,900 11,900
Options (change) 1,492 13,195 13,195 10,825 10,825
Destination 920 995 995 995 995
Total Price $62,490 $52,995 $54,495 $56,645 $63,045
Total Invoice $58,993 $49,370 $50,750 $52,750 $58,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,174
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelDTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA4M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,490$52,995$54,495$56,645$63,045
Adjustments for Features-1,5350-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,955$52,995$53,045$56,345$61,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$3,350$8,575
Total Invoice$58,993$49,370$50,750$52,750$58,640
Adjustments for Features-1,4490-1,350-279-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,544$49,370$49,400$52,471$57,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30$3,101$7,898

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelDTS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,205$5,670$7,120$5,970$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4490-1,350-279-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelDTS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.6 in
Length207.6 in182.5 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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