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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: $56,965

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $23,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,310

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $21,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelCTSCTSC-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $58,200
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $54,126
CD player, remote 300 300  
Carbon fiber trim   0 2,590
Lighting Package     985
Multimedia Package     3,350
AMG Leather Package     3,030
AMG Development Package     5,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
Rearview camera     460
Proximity key     1,140
CD player, remote 264 264  
Carbon fiber trim   0 2,409
Lighting Package     916
Multimedia Package     3,115
AMG Leather Package     2,818
AMG Development Package     5,534
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Rear side airbags     391
Rearview camera     428
Proximity key     1,060
Options (change) 300 300 19,305
Options (change) 264 264 17,954
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $56,965 $61,365 $80,480
Total Invoice $53,310 $57,424 $75,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,524
Model Year201520152011
ModelCTSCTSC-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4481hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$56,965$61,365$80,480
Adjustments for Features-2,970-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,995$56,520$80,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$0
Total Invoice$53,310$57,424$75,055
Adjustments for Features-2,779-4,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,531$52,890$75,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,359$0

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

Model Year201520152011
ModelCTSCTSC-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,415$11,290$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,779-4,5340

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

Model Year20152011
ModelCTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in108.7 in
Length195.5 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,651 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested56534%
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%
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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