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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $20,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $20,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimBaseE400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $63,100
Base Invoice $31,486 $58,683
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 11,445 2,400
Options (change) 9,499 2,233
Destination 745 925
Total Price $45,865 $66,425
Total Invoice $41,730 $61,841

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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: $17,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,862
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimBaseE400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 329hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$45,865$66,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$62,935
Total Invoice$41,730$61,841
Adjustments for Features0-3,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$58,592

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimBaseE400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,249

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in192.1 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested581582%
Total Not Requested125018%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested137533%

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