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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: $74,235

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $26,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,248

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $24,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $88,900
Base Invoice $59,466 $82,677
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,910
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
Wood trim 528  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,776
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 7,110 11,000
Options (change) 6,257 10,231
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $74,235 $100,775
Total Invoice $69,248 $93,783

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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: $23,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,706
Model Year20142012
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$74,235$100,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,235$97,735
Total Invoice$69,248$93,783
Adjustments for Features0-2,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,248$90,954

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,040$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,829

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in113.1 in
Length195.5 in191.7 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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