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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: $44,425

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $29,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,534

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $28,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelCTSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $31,486 $60,357 $80,538
Performance Collection 1,790    
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
Performance Collection 1,485    
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
Options (change) 10,005 6,919 5,339
Options (change) 8,303 6,435 4,965
Destination 745 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $44,425 $73,894 $94,414
Total Invoice $40,534 $68,867 $87,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,933
Model Year200820062006
ModelCTSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,425$73,894$94,414
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,425$71,319$90,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,570
Total Invoice$40,534$68,867$87,978
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,534$66,467$84,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,226

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820062006
ModelCTSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,780$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400-3,285

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
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.3,813 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

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested297577%
Total Not Requested90023%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested385054%
Total Not Requested321546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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