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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: $59,325

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $8,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,236

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $8,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelCTSCLA
TrimCTS-VCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $48,500
Base Invoice $58,306 $45,105
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524 279
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 1,745 9,900
Options (change) 1,536 9,206
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $67,580 $59,325
Total Invoice $63,317 $55,236

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,573
Model Year20112015
ModelCTSCLA
TrimCTS-VCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$67,580$59,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,580$55,575
Total Invoice$63,317$55,236
Adjustments for Features0-3,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,317$51,744

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112015
ModelCTSCLA
TrimCTS-VCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,890$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,492

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,248 lb.3,494 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
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 camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
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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