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Cadillac ATS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ATS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,660

Cadillac ATS Premium   
Difference: $53,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,606

Cadillac ATS Premium   
Difference: $49,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelATSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,895 $94,900
Base Invoice $42,425 $88,257
Cold Weather Package 600  
Driver Assist Package 3,220  
Sunroof 1,050  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Cold Weather Package 528  
Driver Assist Package 2,834  
Sunroof 924  
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 4,870 8,800
Options (change) 4,286 8,185
Destination 895 875
Total Price $50,660 $104,575
Total Invoice $47,606 $97,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,970
Model Year20132012
ModelATSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,660$104,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,660$101,630
Total Invoice$47,606$97,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,606$94,576

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelATSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,741

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelATSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length182.8 in194.5 in
Width71.1 in74.1 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,376 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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