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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: $94,035

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $23,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,089

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $19,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,295 $108,900
Base Invoice $81,980 $101,277
Luxury Package 2,500  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Wheels, dark finish 900 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,450  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   2,500
Heated second row seats   625
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Luxury Package 2,225  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 267  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530  
Wheels, dark finish 801 465
Panoramic sunroof 1,291  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   2,325
Heated second row seats   581
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 5,745 7,350
Options (change) 5,114 6,836
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $94,035 $117,175
Total Invoice $89,089 $109,038

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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: $19,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,799
Model Year20182017
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine640hp V8577hp 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$94,035$117,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,035$113,790
Total Invoice$89,089$109,038
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,089$105,888

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182017
ModelCTSCLS
TrimCTS-VAMG CLS63 S
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$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
Raised top speed limiter $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$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
Rear camera mirror$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,760$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,150

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182017
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.4,420 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 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
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested67548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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