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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,645

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,518

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimCTS-VE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,720 $56,590
Base Invoice $56,773 $52,629
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Wood trim 600  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear   970
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 792  
Wood trim 528  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 1,500 8,800
Options (change) 1,320 8,184
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $65,645 $66,265
Total Invoice $61,518 $61,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,985
Model Year20102012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimCTS-VE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine556hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$65,645$66,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,645$63,950
Total Invoice$61,518$61,688
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,518$59,533

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimCTS-VE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in185.0 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,248 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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