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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: $64,235

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $31,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,831

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $28,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelCTSCTSE-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $81,800
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $76,074
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 600    
Lighting Package     990
Premium Package     3,650
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Proximity key     1,080
Panoramic sunroof     550
Adaptive cruise control     3,110
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Polished alloy wheels 534    
Lighting Package     921
Premium Package     3,395
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Proximity key     1,004
Panoramic sunroof     512
Adaptive cruise control     2,892
Options (change) 4,045 595 11,905
Options (change) 3,601 530 11,072
Destination 995 995 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $64,235 $72,385 $96,180
Total Invoice $60,831 $68,780 $89,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,985
Model Year201720172006
ModelCTSCTSE-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,235$72,385$96,180
Adjustments for Features-4,430-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,805$67,330$96,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$0
Total Invoice$60,831$68,780$89,621
Adjustments for Features-4,195-4,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,636$63,977$89,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,341$0

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

Model Year201720172006
ModelCTSCTSE-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,960$10,585$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,195-4,8030

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

Model Year20172006
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.4 in
Length195.5 in189.7 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested180086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

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