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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: $40,355

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $46,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,157

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $43,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimBaseE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $81,800
Base Invoice $31,486 $76,074
Wood trim 495  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 4,540  
Lighting Package   990
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Wood trim 411  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 3,768  
Lighting Package   921
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 5,935 2,415
Options (change) 4,926 2,246
Destination 745 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $40,355 $86,690
Total Invoice $37,157 $80,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,525
Model Year20082006
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimBaseE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 469hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,355$86,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$83,350
Total Invoice$37,157$80,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,157$77,682

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCTSE-Class
TrimBaseE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,365$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,113

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in189.7 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested292571%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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