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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: $63,635

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $14,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,297

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $12,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCTSCTSCLSCLS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $60,357 $80,538
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Tires, run-flat     200  
Adaptive cruise control     3,130 3,110
Comfort Package       1,750
Navigation system       1,240
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Tires, run-flat     186  
Adaptive cruise control     2,911 2,892
Comfort Package       1,628
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 3,445 595 11,079 10,199
Options (change) 3,067 530 10,304 9,485
Destination 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $63,635 $72,385 $78,054 $99,274
Total Invoice $60,297 $68,780 $72,736 $92,498

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,068
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCTSCTSCLSCLS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,635$72,385$78,054$99,274
Adjustments for Features-3,880-4,505-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,755$67,880$78,004$99,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$21,270
Total Invoice$60,297$68,780$72,736$92,498
Adjustments for Features-3,676-4,281-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,621$64,499$72,689$92,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,878$0$19,809

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCTSCTSCLSCLS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,185$11,810$7,355$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$4,505$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,676-4,281-470

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,656 lb.3,813 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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested180086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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