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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,025

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $12,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,729

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $11,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $29,807 $46,035
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
CD player, remote 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 720 720
Carbon fiber trim   0 0   950
Power passenger seat       400  
Driver Assistance Package       2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package       2,480 2,480
Premium Package       2,400 2,400
Interior Package       1,650 1,650
Parktronic Package       970 970
Xenon HID headlights       850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       650 800
Sport suspension (upgrade)       100  
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
CD player, remote 220 220 220    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 669 669
Carbon fiber trim   0 0   884
Power passenger seat       372  
Driver Assistance Package       2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package       2,306 2,306
Premium Package       2,232 2,232
Interior Package       1,535 1,535
Parktronic Package       902 902
Xenon HID headlights       791  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       605 744
Sport suspension (upgrade)       93  
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 15,050 13,950
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 13,997 12,973
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $48,025 $64,375
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $44,729 $59,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,471
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$48,025$64,375
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,175-4,8000-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,015$58,250$66,895$48,025$62,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$9,880$0$14,025
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$44,729$59,933
Adjustments for Features-3,312-3,905-4,4900-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,200$54,486$62,569$44,729$57,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,286$9,369$0$13,039

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75  
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,755$9,380$10,005$5,205$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,175$4,800$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,312-3,905-4,4900-2,165

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162016
ModelCTSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107585%
Total Not Requested19015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107585%
Total Not Requested19015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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