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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: $64,535

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,116

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $2,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $50,732 $56,405
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720 720
Polished alloy wheels 600      
Premium 2 Package     2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package     4,100 4,100
Premium 3 Package     3,500 3,500
Rear side airbags     420 420
Special order charge     250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 800
Sport Package       870
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 670 670
Polished alloy wheels 534      
Premium 2 Package     2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package     3,813 3,813
Premium 3 Package     3,255 3,255
Rear side airbags     391 391
Special order charge     233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 744
Sport Package       809
Options (change) 4,045 595 12,615 13,485
Options (change) 3,601 530 11,734 12,543
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $64,535 $72,685 $68,090 $75,060
Total Invoice $61,116 $69,065 $63,391 $69,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V6420hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$64,535$72,685$68,090$75,060
Adjustments for Features-990-1,6150-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,545$71,070$68,090$74,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$0$6,170
Total Invoice$61,116$69,065$63,391$69,873
Adjustments for Features-938-1,5350-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,178$67,530$63,391$69,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,352$0$5,737

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$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  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,285$6,910$5,295$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$1,615$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-938-1,5350-745

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

Model Year20182017
ModelCTSE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.6 in108.7 in
Length195.5 in185.0 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.8 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 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested147570%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested56521%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested320091%
Total Not Requested3009%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested56521%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested320091%
Total Not Requested3009%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

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