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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $48,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $46,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,475 $97,950
Base Invoice $45,372 $91,094
Sunroof 1,200  
Sunroof 996  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 996 0
Destination 720 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,695 $101,425
Total Invoice $48,388 $94,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,025
Model Year20062010
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,695$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$95,895
Total Invoice$48,388$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$89,413

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062010
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062010
ModelCTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.4 in
Length190.1 in193.0 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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