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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $21,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $20,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581
Luxury Package 1,800          
Leather seating surfaces 1,300   1,620 1,620    
Sport Package 1,640   0 0    
Navigation system 2,995          
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Folding second row seats 400          
Premium 1 Package     4,180 4,180    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590  
Luxury Package 1,493          
Leather seating surfaces 1,079   1,507 1,507    
Sport Package 1,361   0 0    
Navigation system 2,486          
Sunroof 996 996        
Folding second row seats 332          
Premium 1 Package     3,887 3,887    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549  
Options (change) 9,335 1,200 7,110 7,110 1,310 0
Options (change) 7,747 996 6,613 6,613 1,219 0
Destination 720 720 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $39,325 $52,695 $60,685 $61,135 $65,335 $102,625
Total Invoice $35,835 $48,388 $56,503 $56,921 $60,827 $95,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,567
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,325$52,695$60,685$61,135$65,335$102,625
Adjustments for Features00-4,405-4,255-5,280-11,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$52,695$56,280$56,880$60,055$91,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,370$0$600$3,775$34,915
Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$56,503$56,921$60,827$95,506
Adjustments for Features00-4,101-3,962-4,916-10,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$52,402$52,959$55,911$84,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,553$0$557$3,509$32,467

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

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150   $150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Massage, driver seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,165$7,570$7,420$8,445$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,405$4,255$5,280$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,101-3,962-4,916-10,637

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

Model Year20062016
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.2 in
Length190.1 in192.1 in
Width70.6 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested139048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested139048%

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