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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: $45,365

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,259

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelDTSCLACLA
TrimPerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $50,308 $30,411 $46,872
Platinum Edition 4,795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Illuminated door sill trim plates   500 350
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Platinum Edition 3,980    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Illuminated door sill trim plates   465 326
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 6,490 11,670 10,670
Options (change) 5,387 10,853 9,923
Destination 920 995 995
Total Price $61,215 $45,365 $62,065
Total Invoice $56,615 $42,259 $57,790

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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: $15,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,213
Model Year200920182018
ModelDTSCLACLA
TrimPerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,215$45,365$62,065
Adjustments for Features-1550-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,060$45,365$59,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,875
Total Invoice$56,615$42,259$57,790
Adjustments for Features-1430-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,472$42,259$55,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,901

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920182018
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
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $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$150  
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 door panel trim$250  
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
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$8,980$8,825$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092018
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 Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested190050%

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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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