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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: $60,500

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,321

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $44,640 $51,645
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   690 690
Luxury Package     2,500    
Panoramic sunroof     1,450 2,390 2,390
Multicontour front seats       780 780
Lighting Package       890 890
Comfort Package       1,350 625
Trim Package       1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Rear side airbags       385 385
Satellite radio       500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,050 1,050
Heated second row seats       1,190 690
Proximity key         1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   642 642
Luxury Package     2,225    
Panoramic sunroof     1,291 2,223 2,223
Multicontour front seats       725 725
Lighting Package       828 828
Comfort Package       1,256 581
Trim Package       1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear       698 698
Rear side airbags       358 358
Satellite radio       465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls       976 976
Heated second row seats       1,107 642
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 595 595 3,950 11,725 11,030
Options (change) 530 530 3,516 10,906 10,258
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $61,085 $72,685 $92,240 $60,500 $67,305
Total Invoice $58,045 $69,065 $87,491 $56,321 $62,678

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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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $324
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 1380, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$61,085$72,685$92,240$60,500$67,305
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,680-3,1300-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,930$68,005$89,110$60,500$66,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,075$30,180$0$6,080
Total Invoice$58,045$69,065$87,491$56,321$62,678
Adjustments for Features-2,048-4,447-2,9690-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,997$64,618$84,522$56,321$62,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,621$28,525$0$5,682

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

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSR-ClassR-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$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 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Backup collision intervention $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
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  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
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$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Differential cooler  $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber hood  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100   
Rear spoiler   $200$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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
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$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $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$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,570$13,095$11,545$8,415$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$4,680$3,130$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,048-4,447-2,9690-675

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

Model Year20182006
ModelCTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in126.6 in
Length195.5 in203.0 in
Width72.2 in75.7 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.25.1 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 ft315.3 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 seats200Yes
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 outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
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 mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested56559%
Total Not Requested40041%
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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