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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: $60,785

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,760

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $3,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $85,995 $52,690
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $81,695 $49,002
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   720
Panoramic sunroof     1,450 1,090
Luxury Package     2,075  
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Heated front seats       750
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450
Xenon HID headlights       985
Illuminated door sill trim plates       600
Blind spot warning system       600
Heated steering wheel       225
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   670
Panoramic sunroof     1,291 1,014
Luxury Package     1,847  
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Heated front seats       698
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349
Xenon HID headlights       916
Illuminated door sill trim plates       558
Blind spot warning system       558
Heated steering wheel       209
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Options (change) 595 595 3,525 12,280
Options (change) 530 530 3,138 11,422
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $60,785 $72,385 $91,515 $65,845
Total Invoice $57,760 $68,780 $86,828 $61,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,717
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$60,785$72,385$91,515$65,845
Adjustments for Features-1,240-3,840-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,545$68,545$88,575$65,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$29,030$0
Total Invoice$57,760$68,780$86,828$61,299
Adjustments for Features-1,178-3,649-2,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,582$65,131$84,039$61,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,549$27,457$0

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

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Performance traction management  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $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 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,935$12,535$11,635$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$3,840$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,178-3,649-2,7890

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

Model Year20172012
ModelCTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in126.6 in
Length195.5 in203.1 in
Width72.2 in77.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.785.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested82537%

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