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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: $43,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,548

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $41,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $108,900
Base Invoice $53,326 $101,277
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Navigation System 2,145  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,500
Recaro performance seats 2,822  
Navigation System 1,780  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Wood trim 498  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Premium Package   2,325
Options (change) 7,045 2,500
Options (change) 5,847 2,325
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $68,700 $112,325
Total Invoice $62,548 $104,527

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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: $34,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,497
Model Year20092017
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,700$112,325
Adjustments for Features0-9,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,700$103,210
Total Invoice$62,548$104,527
Adjustments for Features0-8,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,548$96,045

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092017
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
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 bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,482

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092017
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.4,420 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

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 seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested55033%
Total Not Requested110067%

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