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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
V-Sport Package 2,465              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595   710 710 710
Panoramic sunroof     1,450   1,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Luxury Package         2,500      
Premium II Package           2,750 2,750 1,350
Multimedia Package           2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces           1,550 1,550 1,550
iPod integration           375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar           650 650 650
V-Sport Package 2,194              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof     1,291   1,291 930 930 930
Luxury Package         2,225      
Premium II Package           2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package           2,744 2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces           1,442 1,442 1,442
iPod integration           349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar           604 604 604
Options (change) 3,060 595 2,045 595 3,950 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 2,724 530 1,821 530 3,516 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $56,050 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $53,114 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491 $39,500 $41,081 $43,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,577
Model Year20182018201820182018200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,050$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-5,315-7,715-6,240-10,315-9,4150-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,735$53,370$57,795$62,370$82,825$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,635$7,060$11,635$32,090$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$53,114$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-5,037-7,331-5,921-9,801-8,9300-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,077$50,714$54,840$59,264$78,561$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,637$6,763$11,187$30,484$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year20182018201820182018200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual     $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850    
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125 $125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200    
Backup collision intervention   $150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0   
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Performance traction management    $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200   $200   
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0   
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0   
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0   
Wide-view front camera    $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100 $100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500   
Differential cooler    $0   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0      
Body kit     $0 $0
Carbon fiber hood    $0   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows   $100    
Rear spoiler       $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player     $50$50$50
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350   
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror $200 $200$200   
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100  
Carbon fiber trim    $200   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200   
Leather door panel trim     $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350   $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,710$11,110$9,635$13,710$12,810$3,395$4,570$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$7,715$6,240$10,315$9,415$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,037-7,331-5,921-9,801-8,9300-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,656 lb.3,528 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
Cadillac CTS Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested95079%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested52538%
Total Not Requested87562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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