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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,200

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,240

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,282

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Model Year200820152015
ModelCTSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $29,295 $45,105
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 11,195 10,775 9,925
Options (change) 9,291 10,020 9,229
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $45,615 $43,200 $59,350
Total Invoice $41,522 $40,240 $55,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year200820152015
ModelCTSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,615$43,200$59,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$40,450$54,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$41,522$40,240$55,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,562-4,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,522$37,678$50,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,670

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200820152015
ModelCTSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$6,690$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,562-4,911

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width72.5 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested446563%
Total Not Requested260037%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested137533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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