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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: $34,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,726

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $33,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $95,900
Base Invoice $53,326 $89,187
Navigation System 2,145  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Navigation System 1,780  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 498  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 3,645 3,000
Options (change) 3,025 2,790
Destination 775 905
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $65,300 $99,805
Total Invoice $59,726 $92,882

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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: $29,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,838
Model Year20092013
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,300$99,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$95,165
Total Invoice$59,726$92,882
Adjustments for Features0-4,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,726$88,564

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092013
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,318

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,255 lb.4,277 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 CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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