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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: $35,130

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $12,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,353

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $12,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $35,570 $49,475 $42,100
Base Invoice $27,368 $32,258 $45,372 $39,153
Sport Package 1,640      
Luxury Package 1,800 1,550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Folding second row seats 400 400    
Lighting Package       910
Full Leather Seating Package       2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710
Heated front seats       710
CD changer, remote       450
Sport Package 1,361      
Luxury Package 1,493 1,286    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Folding second row seats 332 332    
Lighting Package       846
Full Leather Seating Package       2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660
Heated front seats       660
CD changer, remote       418
Options (change) 5,140 1,950 0 4,980
Options (change) 4,265 1,618 0 4,630
Destination 720 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $35,130 $38,240 $51,495 $47,955
Total Invoice $32,353 $34,596 $47,392 $44,658

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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: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,581
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7212, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$35,130$38,240$51,495$47,955
Adjustments for Features0-500-925-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$37,740$50,570$45,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$15,440$0
Total Invoice$32,353$34,596$47,392$44,658
Adjustments for Features0-452-851-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,353$34,144$46,541$41,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,791$14,188$0

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

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,090$4,515$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$925$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-851-2,724

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

Model Year20062008
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.4,830 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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