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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,145

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,050

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelDTSCLACLA
TrimPerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $46,465 $30,132 $46,454
Navigation system 1,795    
Sunroof 1,200    
Adaptive cruise control 1,000    
Convenience Package   500 500
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Navigation system 1,490    
Sunroof 996    
Adaptive cruise control 830    
Convenience Package   465 465
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 3,995 11,820 10,970
Options (change) 3,316 10,993 10,202
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $54,485 $45,145 $61,845
Total Invoice $50,576 $42,050 $57,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,269
Model Year200620172017
ModelDTSCLACLA
TrimPerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$54,485$45,145$61,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$42,200$56,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,950
Total Invoice$50,576$42,050$57,581
Adjustments for Features0-2,743-5,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,576$39,307$52,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,972

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200620172017
ModelDTSCLACLA
TrimPerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,230$9,175$11,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743-5,302

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062017
ModelDTSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length207.6 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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