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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelDTSi3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,875 $44,450
Base Invoice $56,581 $42,020
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Tera World   2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Tera World   2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 1,695 6,650
Options (change) 1,492 6,115
Destination 920 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,490 $44,595
Total Invoice $58,993 $41,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,871
Model Year20112017
ModelDTSi3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine291hp V8168hp E
TransmissionA4A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18155/70-19
Total Price$62,490$44,595
Adjustments for Features-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,850$44,595
Total Invoice$58,993$41,630
Adjustments for Features-2,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,501$41,630

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelDTSi3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
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
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,855$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelDTSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in101.2 in
Length207.6 in157.4 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

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