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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $18,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $17,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Luxury Package 1,800          
Leather seating surfaces 1,300   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Sport Package 1,640     0    
Navigation system 2,995          
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Folding second row seats 400          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Satellite radio     460 460    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     600 600    
Wood trim         0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370  
Luxury Package 1,493          
Leather seating surfaces 1,079   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Sport Package 1,361     0    
Navigation system 2,486          
Sunroof 996 996        
Folding second row seats 332          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Satellite radio     428 428    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     558 558    
Wood trim         0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274  
Options (change) 9,335 1,200 3,400 3,400 3,710 720
Options (change) 7,747 996 3,163 3,163 3,451 670
Destination 720 720 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $39,325 $52,695 $57,345 $63,295 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $35,835 $48,388 $53,402 $58,935 $71,034 $98,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,395
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$39,325$52,695$57,345$63,295$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features00-4,480-6,180-11,230-11,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$52,695$52,865$57,115$65,075$94,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,370$0$4,250$12,210$41,320
Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$53,402$58,935$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features00-4,172-5,754-10,454-11,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$49,230$53,181$60,580$87,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,553$0$3,951$11,350$38,424

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Drift mode     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,465$7,945$9,645$14,695$15,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,480$6,180$11,230$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,172-5,754-10,454-11,103

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in115.7 in
Length190.1 in193.8 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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