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Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $17,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,251

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $17,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006200620062006
ModelELRC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,000 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $62,075 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
CD player, remote 250        
Power driver seat   600      
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Wood trim         775
CD player, remote 220        
Power driver seat   558      
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 250 7,345 6,745 6,745 5,730
Options (change) 220 6,832 6,274 6,274 5,329
Destination 995 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,745 $41,070 $45,070 $45,670 $62,255
Total Invoice $55,790 $38,251 $41,971 $42,529 $58,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,470
Model Year20162006200620062006
ModelELRC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp E+228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$58,745$41,070$45,070$45,670$62,255
Adjustments for Features-6,245-9250-1,225-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,500$40,145$45,070$44,445$59,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300$18,985
Total Invoice$55,790$38,251$41,971$42,529$58,043
Adjustments for Features-5,931-8620-1,141-2,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,859$37,389$41,971$41,388$55,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,582$3,999$17,740

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162006200620062006
ModelELRC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0    
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
Automatic start / stop$150    
Regeneration paddles$100    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
HD radio$50    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,075$3,755$2,830$4,055$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,245$925$0$1,225$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,931-8620-1,141-2,914

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162006
ModelELRC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in106.9 in
Length186.0 in178.4 in
Width72.7 in68.0 in
Height55.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,066 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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