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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: $68,385

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,660

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimCTS-VE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $56,590
Base Invoice $65,356 $52,629
Polished alloy wheels 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Lane departure warning   850
Appearance Package   1,270
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Polished alloy wheels 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Lane departure warning   791
Appearance Package   1,181
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 0 10,920
Options (change) 0 10,156
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $73,495 $68,385
Total Invoice $68,951 $63,660

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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: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,888
Model Year20152012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimCTS-VE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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$73,495$68,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,495$65,595
Total Invoice$68,951$63,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,951$61,063

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

Model Year20152012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimCTS-VE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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$3,690$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597

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

Model Year20152012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in108.7 in
Length188.5 in185.0 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height55.9 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,248 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft315.9 ft3

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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