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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: $68,700

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $34,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,548

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $33,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $93,550
Base Invoice $53,326 $87,002
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Premium Package 2   4,035
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
Recaro performance seats 2,822  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Wood trim 498  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Premium Package 2   3,753
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 7,045 6,090
Options (change) 5,847 5,664
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $68,700 $103,115
Total Invoice $62,548 $96,141

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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: $30,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,584
Model Year20092008
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,700$103,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,700$98,815
Total Invoice$62,548$96,141
Adjustments for Features0-4,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,548$92,132

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh 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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$4,805$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,009

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092008
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

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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