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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: $72,570

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $38,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,783

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $35,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $106,550
Base Invoice $59,466 $99,092
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Premium Package   3,740
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Premium Package   3,478
Options (change) 5,445 3,740
Options (change) 4,792 3,478
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $72,570 $111,215
Total Invoice $67,783 $103,495

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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: $30,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,811
Model Year20142015
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG 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$72,570$111,215
Adjustments for Features0-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,570$102,725
Total Invoice$67,783$103,495
Adjustments for Features0-7,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,783$95,594

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142015
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG 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 
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
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 
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 
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Approach detection$25 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,901

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142015
ModelCTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in113.2 in
Length195.5 in194.5 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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