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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: $68,745

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $35,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,246

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $32,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,720 $96,300
Base Invoice $56,773 $89,559
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Premium Package 1   3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Panoramic sunroof 792  
Premium Package 1   2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Options (change) 4,600 4,340
Options (change) 4,048 4,036
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $68,745 $104,115
Total Invoice $64,246 $97,070

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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: $30,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,615
Model Year20102009
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, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,745$104,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,745$99,600
Total Invoice$64,246$97,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,246$92,861

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102009
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$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
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
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$4,690$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,209

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,248 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 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 ft315.9 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%

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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

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