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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: $62,425

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,316

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $46,314 $52,629
CD player, remote 250 250 250    
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
20-way performance front seats 1,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 720 720
Polished alloy wheels 750        
Premium 2 Package       2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package       4,000 4,000
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Appearance Package       1,990 1,270
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660
Rear side airbags       420 420
Illuminated door sill trim plates       750 750
CD player, remote 220 220 220    
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
20-way performance front seats 1,144        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 669 669
Polished alloy wheels 660        
Premium 2 Package       2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package       3,720 3,720
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Appearance Package       1,851 1,181
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614
Rear side airbags       391 391
Illuminated door sill trim plates       698 698
Options (change) 5,335 745 745 14,910 14,190
Options (change) 4,695 656 656 13,868 13,198
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $62,615 $62,425 $71,695 $65,585 $71,655
Total Invoice $58,316 $58,391 $67,059 $61,057 $66,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,154
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,615$62,425$71,695$65,585$71,655
Adjustments for Features-2,235-2,660-3,2850-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,380$59,765$68,410$65,585$71,255
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$8,645$0$5,670
Total Invoice$58,316$58,391$67,059$61,057$66,702
Adjustments for Features-2,082-2,488-3,0730-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,234$55,903$63,986$61,057$66,330
Cost Above Minimum$331$0$8,083$0$5,273

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

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,655$8,280$4,995$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$2,660$3,285$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,082-2,488-3,0730-372

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

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.6 in108.7 in
Length195.5 in185.0 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested62542%
Total Not Requested85058%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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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