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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: $51,320

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,502

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $5,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $42,100
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $39,153
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325 245
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Premium II Package       7,850
Full Leather Seating Package       2,200
Lighting Package       910
Heated front seats       710
Proximity key       1,110
Voice control for nav and audio       510
iPod integration       375
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286 228
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Premium II Package       7,300
Full Leather Seating Package       2,046
Lighting Package       846
Heated front seats       660
Proximity key       1,032
Voice control for nav and audio       474
iPod integration       349
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660
Options (change) 6,975 675 2,075 14,620
Options (change) 6,138 594 1,826 13,595
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,060 $51,320 $67,485 $57,595
Total Invoice $48,792 $48,502 $63,127 $53,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$52,060$51,320$67,485$57,595
Adjustments for Features-340-3400-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,720$50,980$67,485$54,130
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$16,505$0
Total Invoice$48,792$48,502$63,127$53,623
Adjustments for Features-319-3210-3,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,473$48,181$63,127$50,397
Cost Above Minimum$292$0$14,946$0

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

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
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, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $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 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,505$4,505$4,165$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-3210-3,226

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

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in126.6 in
Length191.6 in203.0 in
Width72.6 in75.7 in
Height59.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.4,830 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157571%
Total Not Requested64029%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested415072%
Total Not Requested160028%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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