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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: $89,090

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $23,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,258

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $21,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,995 $99,500
Base Invoice $78,535 $92,535
Luxury Package 1,600  
CD player, remote 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,250  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Luxury Package 1,408  
CD player, remote 220  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 3,100 12,140
Options (change) 2,728 11,292
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $89,090 $112,565
Total Invoice $83,258 $104,752

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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: $20,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,154
Model Year20162014
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,090$112,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,090$110,050
Total Invoice$83,258$104,752
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,258$102,412

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162014
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
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 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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,580$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,340

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162014
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 Weight4,145 lb.4,355 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested72560%
Total Not Requested47540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested155062%

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