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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: $65,300

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $7,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,726

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $8,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $58,200
Base Invoice $53,326 $54,126
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Wood trim 600 0
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   1,140
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Wood trim 498 0
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   1,060
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 3,645 11,885
Options (change) 3,025 11,052
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $65,300 $73,060
Total Invoice $59,726 $68,153

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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: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,130
Model Year20092011
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$65,300$73,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$71,670
Total Invoice$59,726$68,153
Adjustments for Features0-1,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,726$66,856

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

Model Year20092011
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,297

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

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,255 lb.3,662 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 CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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