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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: $53,355

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,674

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $47,650
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $44,315
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 1,650      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,850
Roof rack 325 325 325 245
Wood trim     600  
Premium II Package       7,850
Heated front seats       720
Proximity key       1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,452      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 976
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725 1,720
Roof rack 286 286 286 228
Wood trim     528  
Premium II Package       7,300
Heated front seats       670
Proximity key       1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Options (change) 8,440 2,635 4,035 14,215
Options (change) 7,427 2,319 3,551 13,219
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $53,560 $53,355 $71,160 $62,740
Total Invoice $49,674 $49,802 $66,542 $58,409

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,649
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
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$53,560$53,355$71,160$62,740
Adjustments for Features00-710-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,560$53,355$70,450$59,425
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$17,095$0
Total Invoice$49,674$49,802$66,542$58,409
Adjustments for Features00-664-3,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,674$49,802$65,878$55,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$16,204$0

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

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 leather seating surfaces   $0
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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,015$6,725$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$710$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments00-664-3,086

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

Model Year20142009
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.4,830 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested117557%
Total Not Requested89043%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested249053%
Total Not Requested217547%

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