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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: $58,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $54,610

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelCTSCTSCLS
TrimPerformancePremiumAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $108,900
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $101,277
Driver Assist Package 2,540    
CD player, remote 300 300  
Carbon fiber trim   0 2,850
Driver Assistance Package     2,250
Premium Package     2,500
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Driver Assist Package 2,235    
CD player, remote 264 264  
Carbon fiber trim   0 2,651
Driver Assistance Package     2,093
Premium Package     2,325
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 2,840 300 8,475
Options (change) 2,499 264 7,883
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $118,370
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $110,155

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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: $52,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,766
Model Year201520152018
ModelCTSCTSCLS
TrimPerformancePremiumAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG16/22 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$118,370
Adjustments for Features0-625-6,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,505$60,740$112,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$0
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$110,155
Adjustments for Features0-585-5,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,545$56,839$104,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,294$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520152018
ModelCTSCTSCLS
TrimPerformancePremiumAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Approach detection$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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$6,265$6,890$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-5,844

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152018
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.4,420 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 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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

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