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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: $38,820 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||||
| Difference: $7,485 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||||
| Difference: $7,236 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,050 | $42,290 | $48,290 | $63,215 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $36,902 | $39,964 | $45,634 | $59,106 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Touring Package | 2,065 | 2,810 | |||||||
| Navigation System | 3,145 | 2,145 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||||
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 600 | 775 | |||||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||||
| 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 | 690 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||||
| Touring Package | 1,817 | 2,473 | |||||||
| Navigation System | 2,768 | 1,888 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||||||
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 528 | 721 | |||||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||||
| 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 | 642 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,360 | 3,295 | 2,810 | 1,750 | 8,845 | 8,845 | 8,245 | 8,245 | 5,730 |
| Options (change) | 5,597 | 2,900 | 2,473 | 1,540 | 8,227 | 8,227 | 7,669 | 7,669 | 5,329 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $46,305 | $46,480 | $51,995 | $67,160 | $38,820 | $42,570 | $46,570 | $47,170 | $62,255 |
| Total Invoice | $43,394 | $43,759 | $49,002 | $62,841 | $36,158 | $39,646 | $43,366 | $43,924 | $58,043 |
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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: $5,785 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,807 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 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 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $46,305 | $46,480 | $51,995 | $67,160 | $38,820 | $42,570 | $46,570 | $47,170 | $62,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,525 | -1,875 | -3,875 | -3,400 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -2,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,780 | $44,605 | $48,120 | $63,760 | $38,820 | $41,345 | $46,270 | $45,645 | $60,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $175 | $0 | $3,515 | $19,155 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $21,235 |
| Total Invoice | $43,394 | $43,759 | $49,002 | $62,841 | $36,158 | $39,646 | $43,366 | $43,924 | $58,043 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,429 | -1,765 | -3,652 | -3,181 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -2,051 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,965 | $41,994 | $45,350 | $59,660 | $36,158 | $38,505 | $43,087 | $42,504 | $55,992 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29 | $3,385 | $17,695 | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $19,834 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $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 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $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 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | |||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $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 | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,730 | $5,080 | $7,080 | $6,605 | $3,205 | $4,430 | $3,505 | $4,730 | $5,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,525 | $1,875 | $3,875 | $3,400 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $2,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,429 | -1,765 | -3,652 | -3,181 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -2,051 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| 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 | 3,852 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 Luxury
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 51% |
| 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
| 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
Cadillac CTS Premium
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 90% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
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% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
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% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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