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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: $46,695

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,492

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $29,295 $45,105
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720 720
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     650 850
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Rear side airbags     420 420
Special order charge     250 250
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 669 669
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   884
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     605 791
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Rear side airbags     391 391
Special order charge     233 233
Options (change) 3,445 595 14,270 14,570
Options (change) 3,067 530 13,272 13,551
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $46,695 $63,995
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $43,492 $59,581

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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: $12,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,632
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$46,695$63,995
Adjustments for Features-4,705-5,3300-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,230$67,355$46,695$61,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$14,575
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$43,492$59,581
Adjustments for Features-4,458-5,0650-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,124$64,000$43,492$57,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,876$0$13,552

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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  
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$9,260$9,885$4,555$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$5,330$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,458-5,0650-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182015
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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%

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