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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,335

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $25,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,136

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $22,273

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Model Year20182018
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,295 $104,400
Base Invoice $81,980 $97,092
Luxury Package 2,500  
Recaro performance seats 2,300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,450 1,000
Wheels, dark finish 900 1,700
Front sport buckets   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
AC power outlet   115
Sunshades, second row   380
AMG Premium Package   3,600
Heated second row seats   580
Rear side airbags   670
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Synthetic suede headliner   1,600
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Luxury Package 2,225  
Recaro performance seats 2,047  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 267 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,291 930
Wheels, dark finish 801 1,581
Front sport buckets   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
AC power outlet   107
Sunshades, second row   353
AMG Premium Package   3,348
Heated second row seats   539
Rear side airbags   623
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Synthetic suede headliner   1,488
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 8,045 16,475
Options (change) 7,161 15,322
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $96,335 $121,870
Total Invoice $91,136 $113,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,424
Model Year20182018
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8603hp V8
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$96,335$121,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,335$115,585
Total Invoice$91,136$113,409
Adjustments for Features0-5,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,136$107,560

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Drift mode $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Performance traction management$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,935$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,849

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in115.7 in
Length195.5 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested117538%
Total Not Requested190062%

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