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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: $44,675

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,742

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $31,486 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Performance Collection 1,790      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215      
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 2 Package   3,700 3,700 1,400
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim   320    
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590 1,590
Performance Collection 1,485      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818      
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464 2,464
Premium 2 Package   3,441 3,441 1,302
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim   298    
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479 1,479
Options (change) 10,255 11,830 11,510 9,210
Options (change) 8,511 11,002 10,704 8,565
Destination 745 875 875 875
Total Price $44,675 $46,305 $47,685 $49,835
Total Invoice $40,742 $43,125 $44,408 $46,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,803
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,675$46,305$47,685$49,835
Adjustments for Features-4600-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,215$46,305$46,710$48,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$2,280
Total Invoice$40,742$43,125$44,408$46,408
Adjustments for Features-4200-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,322$43,125$43,500$45,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375$2,119

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

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,890$2,430$3,405$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4200-908-1,164

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

Model Year20082010
ModelCTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width72.5 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282573%
Total Not Requested105027%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested499071%
Total Not Requested207529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested197575%
Total Not Requested67525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested197575%
Total Not Requested67525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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