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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: $61,365

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $34,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,349

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $32,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelCTSCTSCTSE-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $81,800
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $76,074
20-way performance front seats 1,300      
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Polished alloy wheels 750      
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
20-way performance front seats 1,144      
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Polished alloy wheels 660      
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) 4,890 300 300 11,905
Options (change) 4,303 264 264 11,072
Destination 995 995 995 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,555 $61,365 $70,635 $96,180
Total Invoice $57,349 $57,424 $66,092 $89,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,435
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelCTSCTSCTSE-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,555$61,365$70,635$96,180
Adjustments for Features-3,110-3,460-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,445$57,905$66,200$96,180
Cost Above Minimum$540$0$8,295$0
Total Invoice$57,349$57,424$66,092$89,621
Adjustments for Features-2,897-3,238-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,452$54,186$61,942$89,621
Cost Above Minimum$266$0$7,756$0

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

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelCTSCTSCTSE-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$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 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,640$8,990$9,965$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$3,460$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,897-3,238-4,1500

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,621 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 Performance

20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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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