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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,615 Cadillac CTS | |||||
| Difference: $7,300 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522 Cadillac CTS | |||||
| Difference: $7,754 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,675 | $38,950 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 |
| Base Invoice | $31,486 | $36,224 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 8,215 | ||||
| Performance Collection, with summer tires | 2,980 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Sport Package | 2,175 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,880 | 2,150 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 1,520 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 325 | 0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| designo Package | 3,090 | 550 | |||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 6,818 | ||||
| Performance Collection, with summer tires | 2,473 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Sport Package | 2,023 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,678 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 1,414 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 302 | 0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| designo Package | 2,874 | 512 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,195 | 13,040 | 8,885 | 8,305 | 5,440 |
| Options (change) | 9,291 | 12,127 | 8,263 | 7,723 | 5,059 |
| Destination | 745 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $45,615 | $52,915 | $60,610 | $74,480 | $79,615 |
| Total Invoice | $41,522 | $49,276 | $56,432 | $69,331 | $74,107 |
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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: $3,310 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,038 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | hp | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,615 | $52,915 | $60,610 | $74,480 | $79,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,990 | -6,290 | -5,490 | -6,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,615 | $48,925 | $54,320 | $68,990 | $73,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,395 | $20,065 | $24,500 |
| Total Invoice | $41,522 | $49,276 | $56,432 | $69,331 | $74,107 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,716 | -5,856 | -5,110 | -5,762 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,522 | $45,560 | $50,576 | $64,221 | $68,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,016 | $18,661 | $22,785 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,990 | $6,980 | $9,280 | $8,480 | $9,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,990 | $6,290 | $5,490 | $6,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,716 | -5,856 | -5,110 | -5,762 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,861 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 5815 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 18% |
| Performance Collection, with summer tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 51% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
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