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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: $42,070

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,189

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $15,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelDTSDTSCLACLA
TrimV8PerformanceCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $27,807 $44,129
Platinum Edition 6,490 6,490    
Luxury III Package 5,000      
Front buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,945 1,945    
Sun and Sound Package 850      
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Platinum Edition 5,387 5,387    
Luxury III Package 4,675      
Front buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,614 1,614    
Sun and Sound Package 706      
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Wood trim     302 302
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 15,980 10,130 11,245 10,395
Options (change) 13,789 8,408 10,457 9,666
Destination 870 870 925 925
Total Price $60,025 $61,675 $42,070 $58,770
Total Invoice $55,028 $56,659 $39,189 $54,720

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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: $16,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,473
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelDTSDTSCLACLA
TrimV8PerformanceCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$60,025$61,675$42,070$58,770
Adjustments for Features-1,490-1,7400-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,535$59,935$42,070$56,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$14,175
Total Invoice$55,028$56,659$39,189$54,720
Adjustments for Features-1,366-1,5980-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,662$55,061$39,189$52,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,399$0$13,180

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelDTSDTSCLACLA
TrimV8PerformanceCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
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$8,980$9,230$7,490$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$1,740$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,366-1,5980-2,351

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082014
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
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested205051%
Total Not Requested200049%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested162534%
Total Not Requested313066%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested185048%
Total Not Requested200052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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