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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: $67,860

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,613

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $10,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $58,930
Base Invoice $59,106 $54,805
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
AMG Development Package   6,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Wood trim   0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
AMG Development Package   5,627
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,150 18,250
Options (change) 1,012 16,974
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $67,860 $79,755
Total Invoice $63,613 $74,354

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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: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,352
Model Year20122012
ModelCTSC-Class
TrimCTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8481hp 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$67,860$79,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,860$78,265
Total Invoice$63,613$74,354
Adjustments for Features0-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,613$72,965

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

Model Year20122012
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,389

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

Model Year20122012
ModelCTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width72.5 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,924 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 in55.0 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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