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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $31,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $29,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCTSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $31,486 $63,194 $87,002
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120 1,120
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042 1,042
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 11,445 6,825 6,090
Options (change) 9,499 6,347 5,664
Destination 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $45,865 $76,950 $103,115
Total Invoice $41,730 $71,716 $96,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,606
Model Year200820082008
ModelCTSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,865$76,950$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$72,250$96,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$41,730$71,716$96,141
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-5,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$67,336$90,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,838

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082008
ModelCTSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,780$8,480$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,380-5,967

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in193.0 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested452564%
Total Not Requested254036%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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