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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: $52,134

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $8,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelELR3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase330i330eM340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,000 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
CD player, remote 250      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750  
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900
Wireless charging station   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical       700
M Sport Design       0
CD player, remote 220      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756 1,105 1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610  
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670
Wireless charging station   460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive dampers - electrical       645
M Sport Design       0
Options (change) 2,245 10,590 10,590 9,540
Options (change) 1,976 9,745 9,745 8,780
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $60,740 $52,835 $52,134 $65,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,897
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelELR3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase330i330eM340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp E+255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$60,740$52,835$52,134$65,235
Adjustments for Features0-570-695-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,740$52,265$51,439$64,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0$12,601

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016202120212021
ModelELR3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase330i330eM340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0   
3.3 kW onboard charger$0   
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Regeneration paddles$100   
Regenerative braking $0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,995$6,120$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570$695$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-90-179

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162021
ModelELR3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in112.2 in
Length186.0 in185.7 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height55.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,066 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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