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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,159

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $12,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,295 $73,700
Base Invoice $81,980 $68,541
Luxury Package 2,500  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450 1,000
Wheels, dark finish 900 1,750
Performance data recorder 1,600  
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parking Assist Package   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Performance data recording app   0
Sunshades, second row   380
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Carbon fiber trim   975
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Luxury Package 2,225  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 267  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530  
Panoramic sunroof 1,291 930
Wheels, dark finish 801 1,628
Performance data recorder 1,424  
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parking Assist Package   1,014
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Performance data recording app   0
Sunshades, second row   353
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Carbon fiber trim   907
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 7,345 9,270
Options (change) 6,538 8,623
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $95,635 $83,965
Total Invoice $90,513 $78,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,308
Model Year20182018
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$95,635$83,965
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,530$83,965
Total Invoice$90,513$78,159
Adjustments for Features-1,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,467$78,159

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG C63 S
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 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler$0 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
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 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance data recorder$200 
Performance data recording app $200
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Video recorder$300 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,485$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0460

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in111.8 in
Length195.5 in184.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,816 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.6 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
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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