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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: $44,675

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $54,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,742

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $51,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSCLS
TrimBaseCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $94,900
Base Invoice $31,486 $88,257
Performance Collection 1,790  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Performance Collection 1,485  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 10,255 3,000
Options (change) 8,511 2,790
Destination 745 875
Total Price $44,675 $98,775
Total Invoice $40,742 $91,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,931
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSCLS
TrimBaseCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,675$98,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$93,135
Total Invoice$40,742$91,922
Adjustments for Features0-5,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,742$86,673

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSCLS
TrimBaseCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,249

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in194.5 in
Width72.5 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested77520%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested431561%
Total Not Requested275039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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