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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,330

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $18,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,349

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $18,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $35,570 $49,475 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $27,368 $32,258 $45,372 $44,640 $51,645
Luxury Package 1,800 1,550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Sport Package 1,640        
Folding second row seats 400 400      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,490 1,490
Lighting Package       890 890
Trim Package       1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690
Satellite radio       500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       530 530
Heated front seats       690  
Luxury Package 1,493 1,286      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Sport Package 1,361        
Folding second row seats 332 332      
Sunroof 996 996 996 1,386 1,386
Lighting Package       828 828
Trim Package       1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642
Satellite radio       465 465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       493 493
Heated front seats       642  
Options (change) 6,340 3,150 1,200 6,540 5,300
Options (change) 5,261 2,614 996 6,084 4,930
Destination 720 720 720 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $36,330 $39,440 $52,695 $55,315 $61,575
Total Invoice $33,349 $35,592 $48,388 $51,499 $57,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,774
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7212, 880, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18245/45-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$36,330$39,440$52,695$55,315$61,575
Adjustments for Features0-500-925-4,700-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$38,940$51,770$50,615$55,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$15,440$0$5,335
Total Invoice$33,349$35,592$48,388$51,499$57,350
Adjustments for Features0-451-849-4,376-5,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,349$35,141$47,539$47,123$52,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,792$14,190$0$4,988

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system  $600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 $200
Traffic information  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,490$3,915$7,690$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$925$4,700$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-451-849-4,376-5,239

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelCTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in126.6 in
Length190.1 in203.0 in
Width70.6 in75.7 in
Height56.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.585.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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