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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: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $8,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,475 $54,450
Base Invoice $45,372 $50,639
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Navigation system   2,210
CD changer, remote   430
Sunroof 996  
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Navigation system   2,055
CD changer, remote   400
Options (change) 1,200 4,620
Options (change) 996 4,297
Destination 720 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $52,695 $61,145
Total Invoice $48,388 $57,011

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,140
Model Year20062006
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,695$61,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$59,555
Total Invoice$48,388$57,011
Adjustments for Features0-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$55,528

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

Model Year20062006
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rear side airbags $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,740$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,483

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

Model Year20062006
ModelCTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.9 in
Length190.1 in178.4 in
Width70.6 in68.0 in
Height56.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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