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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: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $9,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelDTS3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $63,500
Base Invoice $56,581 $59,100
Executive Package   3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Executive Package   3,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 0 7,700
Options (change) 0 7,005
Destination 920 995
Total Price $60,795 $72,195
Total Invoice $57,501 $67,100

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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: $11,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,058
Model Year20112016
ModelDTS3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18
Total Price$60,795$72,195
Adjustments for Features-4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,310$72,195
Total Invoice$57,501$67,100
Adjustments for Features-4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,042$67,100

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelDTS3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$6,055$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4590

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
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.3,431 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 M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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