3 Series vs CT4

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

BMW 3 Series
BMW

3 Series

Price from $48,000
Monthly payment $558
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Cadillac CT4
Cadillac

CT4

Price from $34,995
Monthly payment $407
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Specifications

  3 Series CT4
Manufacturer BMW Cadillac
Starting price $48,000 $34,995
Monthly payment $558 $407
Fuel type Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel economy 29.0 mpg 23.5 mpg
CO₂ emissions 286 g/mi–304 g/mi 344 g/mi–492 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

BMW 3 Series and Cadillac CT4 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

3 Series starts at $48,000; CT4 starts at $34,995. The difference is $13,005, making CT4 about 27% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: 3 Series — $558; CT4 — $407. The difference is $151 per month, with CT4 lower.

The models use different powertrains: 3 Series — Hybrid; CT4 — Gasoline. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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