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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $16,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $16,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $31,486 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980      
Sport Package   0 0  
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Wheel Package     0  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473      
Sport Package   0 0  
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Wheel Package     0  
Options (change) 11,445 11,740 10,120 9,610
Options (change) 9,499 10,919 9,412 8,939
Destination 745 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $45,865 $62,015 $68,095 $99,785
Total Invoice $41,730 $57,736 $63,390 $92,982

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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: $12,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,734
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$45,865$62,015$68,095$99,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-4,915-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$58,500$63,180$94,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,680$35,945
Total Invoice$41,730$57,736$63,390$92,982
Adjustments for Features0-3,272-4,575-4,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$54,464$58,815$88,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,351$33,542

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

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,390$5,905$7,305$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$4,915$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,272-4,575-4,976

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

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.1 in
Length191.6 in191.7 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested606586%
Total Not Requested100014%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179068%
Total Not Requested82532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested104084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested104060%
Total Not Requested70040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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