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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: $89,390

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $22,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,522

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $20,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,995 $88,900
Base Invoice $78,535 $82,677
Luxury Package 1,600  
CD player, remote 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,250 1,090
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Lane departure warning   850
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
AMG Performance Package   7,300
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear side airbags   420
Sunshades, second row   380
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Luxury Package 1,408  
CD player, remote 220  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,014
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Lane departure warning   791
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
AMG Performance Package   6,789
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear side airbags   391
Sunshades, second row   353
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 3,400 21,740
Options (change) 2,992 20,221
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $89,390 $111,515
Total Invoice $83,522 $103,773

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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: $23,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,755
Model Year20162012
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,390$111,515
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,780$111,515
Total Invoice$83,522$103,773
Adjustments for Features-1,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,018$103,773

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

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimCTS-VE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,230$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5040

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,145 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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