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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: $89,390

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,522

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $12,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,995 $93,550
Base Invoice $78,535 $87,002
CD player, remote 250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,250  
Luxury Package 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Premium Package 2   4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
CD player, remote 220  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Luxury Package 1,408  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Premium Package 2   3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 3,400 6,090
Options (change) 2,992 5,664
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600
Total Price $89,390 $103,115
Total Invoice $83,522 $96,141

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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: $15,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,348
Model Year20162008
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,390$103,115
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,540$103,115
Total Invoice$83,522$96,141
Adjustments for Features-1,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,793$96,141

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162008
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,480$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162008
ModelCTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.4 in
Length195.5 in193.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested82569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%

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