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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: $41,730 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $2,885 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,865 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||||
| Difference: $3,215 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,945 | $40,445 | $46,500 | $62,360 | $29,650 | $33,400 | $38,000 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $37,748 | $38,305 | $44,027 | $58,306 | $27,575 | $31,062 | $35,340 | $35,898 |
| Navigation System | 3,145 | 2,145 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Navigation System | 2,768 | 1,888 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,295 | 3,295 | 0 | 1,150 | 11,305 | 11,305 | 10,705 | 10,705 |
| Options (change) | 3,780 | 2,900 | 0 | 1,012 | 10,515 | 10,515 | 9,957 | 9,957 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,115 | $44,615 | $47,375 | $65,685 | $41,730 | $45,480 | $49,480 | $50,080 |
| Total Invoice | $42,403 | $42,080 | $44,902 | $61,493 | $38,865 | $42,352 | $46,072 | $46,630 |
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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: $2,110 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $45,115 | $44,615 | $47,375 | $65,685 | $41,730 | $45,480 | $49,480 | $50,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,275 | -325 | -2,175 | -2,400 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,840 | $44,290 | $45,200 | $63,285 | $41,730 | $44,255 | $49,180 | $48,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $450 | $1,360 | $19,445 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 |
| Total Invoice | $42,403 | $42,080 | $44,902 | $61,493 | $38,865 | $42,352 | $46,072 | $46,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,198 | -307 | -2,061 | -2,247 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,205 | $41,773 | $42,841 | $59,246 | $38,865 | $41,211 | $45,793 | $45,210 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $568 | $1,636 | $18,041 | $0 | $2,346 | $6,928 | $6,345 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | |||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $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 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,680 | $3,730 | $5,580 | $5,805 | $3,405 | $4,630 | $3,705 | $4,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,275 | $325 | $2,175 | $2,400 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,198 | -307 | -2,061 | -2,247 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | CTS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,848 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
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