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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: $47,295

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $16,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,050

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $16,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $30,132 $46,454
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720 720
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   950
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     500 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 350
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 669 669
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   884
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     465 465
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 326
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 3,445 595 13,970 13,620
Options (change) 3,067 530 12,993 12,668
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $47,295 $64,495
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $44,050 $60,047

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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: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,007
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6208hp I4375hp 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$47,295$64,495
Adjustments for Features-3,720-4,3450-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,215$68,340$47,295$61,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$14,175
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$44,050$60,047
Adjustments for Features-3,525-4,1290-2,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,057$64,936$44,050$57,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,879$0$13,181

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSCLACLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLA250AMG CLA45
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
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  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
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  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$9,410$10,035$5,690$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$4,345$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,525-4,1290-2,816

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182017
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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