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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: $59,505

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $56,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $52,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelCTSCTSCLS
TrimPerformancePremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $95,900
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $89,187
CD player, remote 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,540    
Carbon fiber trim   0 2,850
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970
AMG Performance Package     7,300
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     850
CD player, remote 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,235    
Carbon fiber trim   0 2,651
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902
AMG Performance Package     6,789
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     791
Options (change) 2,840 300 19,485
Options (change) 2,499 264 18,140
Destination 995 995 905
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $116,290
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $108,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,588
Model Year201520152013
ModelCTSCTSCLS
TrimPerformancePremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,505$61,365$116,290
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,505$60,740$112,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$0
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$108,232
Adjustments for Features0-585-3,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,545$56,839$105,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,294$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520152013
ModelCTSCTSCLS
TrimPerformancePremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback 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 steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,140$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-3,099

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,651 lb.4,277 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 Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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