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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: $51,235

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $10,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,628

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $9,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $44,640 $51,645
Performance Luxury Package 3,005        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 2,390 2,390
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960 3,000 3,000
Wood trim     600    
Lighting Package       890 890
Comfort Package       1,350  
Trim Package       1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690
Satellite radio       500 500
Power liftgate       520 520
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Heated front seats       690  
Proximity key         1,080
Performance Luxury Package 2,644        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 2,223 2,223
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725 2,790 2,790
Wood trim     528    
Lighting Package       828 828
Comfort Package       1,256  
Trim Package       1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642
Satellite radio       465 465
Power liftgate       484 484
Obstacle detection, rear       698 698
Heated front seats       642  
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 6,115 1,960 3,710 12,530 11,020
Options (change) 5,381 1,725 3,265 11,656 10,250
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $51,235 $52,680 $70,835 $61,305 $67,295
Total Invoice $47,628 $49,208 $66,256 $57,071 $62,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,929
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$51,235$52,680$70,835$61,305$67,295
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,585-2,700-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$51,955$69,250$58,605$64,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$18,015$0$5,780
Total Invoice$47,628$49,208$66,256$57,071$62,670
Adjustments for Features0-677-1,483-2,514-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,628$48,531$64,773$54,557$59,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$17,145$0$5,403

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

Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
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 net   $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system $600$600  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
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$300   
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,530$6,390$7,505$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,585$2,700$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-677-1,483-2,514-2,710

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

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,941 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 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 cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested51553%
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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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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