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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: $59,120

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,241

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCLA
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $47,450
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $44,129
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495   720
Wheels, dark finish 1,095 1,095   900 850
Carbon fiber trim   0 0   950
Painted brake calipers (optional)       595 300
Synthetic suede steering wheel       300 510
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Luxury Package       1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear         970
Multimedia Package         2,370
Premium 1 Package         2,300
Interior Package         1,500
Sunroof, large         1,480
Blind spot warning system         550
Rear side airbags         420
Special order charge         250
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436   669
Wheels, dark finish 964 964   792 791
Carbon fiber trim   0 0   884
Painted brake calipers (optional)       524 279
Synthetic suede steering wheel       264 475
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Luxury Package       1,408  
Obstacle detection, rear         902
Multimedia Package         2,204
Premium 1 Package         2,139
Interior Package         1,395
Sunroof, large         1,376
Blind spot warning system         512
Rear side airbags         391
Special order charge         233
Options (change) 1,840 1,840 745 4,895 13,170
Options (change) 1,620 1,620 656 4,308 12,250
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $59,120 $63,520 $71,695 $90,885 $61,545
Total Invoice $55,241 $59,355 $67,059 $84,838 $57,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,465
Model Year20162016201620162014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCLA
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$59,120$63,520$71,695$90,885$61,545
Adjustments for Features-1,500-3,375-4,000-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,620$60,145$67,695$87,685$61,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$10,075$30,065$0
Total Invoice$55,241$59,355$67,059$84,838$57,304
Adjustments for Features-1,402-3,154-3,741-2,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,839$56,201$63,318$81,851$57,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,362$9,479$28,012$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162016201620162014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCLA
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Black grille (optional)$0$0 $0 
Body kit    $0
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear    $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,255$11,130$11,755$10,955$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$3,375$4,000$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,402-3,154-3,741-2,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162014
ModelCTSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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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, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%

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