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

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Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,620

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,470

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelELR3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,000 $56,500
Base Invoice $71,625 $52,160
CD player, remote 300  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,900
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
CD player, remote 264  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,730
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 300 8,995
Options (change) 264 8,185
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300
Total Price $68,795 $67,620
Total Invoice $65,384 $62,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac ELR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,555
Model Year20142008
ModelELR3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine181hp E+414hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$68,795$67,620
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,365$67,620
Total Invoice$65,384$62,470
Adjustments for Features-1,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,025$62,470

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelELR3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelELR3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.1 in108.7 in
Length186.0 in181.1 in
Width72.7 in70.2 in
Height55.9 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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