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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: $48,090

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,097

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $44,640 $51,645
Premium Collection 10,050      
3.6L V6 1,000      
Wood trim   600    
Panoramic sunroof   900 2,390 2,390
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,350  
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     530 530
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Premium Collection 8,342      
3.6L V6 1,072      
Wood trim   498    
Panoramic sunroof   747 2,223 2,223
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,256  
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     493 493
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 11,050 1,500 9,540 8,030
Options (change) 9,414 1,245 8,875 7,469
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,090 $63,155 $58,315 $64,305
Total Invoice $44,097 $57,946 $54,290 $59,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,278
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6556hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$48,090$63,155$58,315$64,305
Adjustments for Features-4500-3,575-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,640$63,155$54,740$60,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,515$0$5,780
Total Invoice$44,097$57,946$54,290$59,889
Adjustments for Features-4130-3,328-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,684$57,946$50,962$56,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,262$0$5,402

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

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600   
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
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, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,530$4,080$7,655$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$3,575$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-4130-3,328-3,525

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

Model Year20092006
ModelCTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in126.6 in
Length191.6 in203.0 in
Width72.5 in75.7 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.642.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.685.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested516559%
Total Not Requested361541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested49051%
Total Not Requested47549%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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