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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: $65,300

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $29,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,726

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $28,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $86,600
Base Invoice $53,326 $80,538
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Lighting Package   1,220
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Navigation system   1,240
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Wood trim 498  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Lighting Package   1,135
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 3,645 5,339
Options (change) 3,025 4,965
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $65,300 $94,414
Total Invoice $59,726 $87,978

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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: $26,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,249
Model Year20092006
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,300$94,414
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$92,264
Total Invoice$59,726$87,978
Adjustments for Features0-2,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,726$85,975

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,580$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,003

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,255 lb.4,069 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 CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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