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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $15,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $15,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelCTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $31,486 $48,500 $67,332
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,950  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Wood trim     0
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,674  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 11,195 8,420 1,810
Options (change) 9,291 7,833 1,684
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $45,615 $61,495 $75,135
Total Invoice $41,522 $57,258 $69,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,904
Model Year200820172017
ModelCTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$45,615$61,495$75,135
Adjustments for Features0-5,190-9,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$56,305$65,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,115
Total Invoice$41,522$57,258$69,941
Adjustments for Features0-4,832-9,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,522$52,426$60,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,472

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

Model Year200820172017
ModelCTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,515$8,705$13,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,832-9,043

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in115.7 in
Length191.6 in193.8 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested606586%
Total Not Requested100014%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested137533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115036%
Total Not Requested205064%

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