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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: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007200720072007
ModelCTSCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300          
Premium Collection 10,050          
Navigation System   2,145        
Wood trim   600        
Panoramic sunroof   900        
Power driver seat     600 600    
Entertainment Package     1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079          
Premium Collection 8,342          
Navigation System   1,780        
Wood trim   498        
Panoramic sunroof   747        
Power driver seat     558 558    
Entertainment Package     1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 11,350 3,645 11,595 11,595 10,995 10,995
Options (change) 9,421 3,025 10,785 10,785 10,227 10,227
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,390 $65,300 $42,020 $45,770 $49,770 $50,370
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,726 $39,135 $42,622 $46,342 $46,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,394
Model Year200920092007200720072007
ModelCTSCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$48,390$65,300$42,020$45,770$49,770$50,370
Adjustments for Features-2,825-2,1500-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,565$63,150$42,020$44,545$49,470$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,585$0$2,525$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$44,104$59,726$39,135$42,622$46,342$46,900
Adjustments for Features-2,575-1,9660-1,141-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,529$57,760$39,135$41,481$46,063$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,231$0$2,346$6,928$6,345

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

Model Year200920092007200720072007
ModelCTSCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Tires, run-flat $150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Media drive$15$15    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200    
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$6,055$5,380$3,230$4,455$3,530$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$2,150$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,575-1,9660-1,141-279-1,420

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

Model Year20092007
ModelCTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.9 in
Length191.6 in178.4 in
Width72.5 in68.0 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested437550%
Total Not Requested440550%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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