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

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Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,880

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $19,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,669

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $16,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelELRCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,000 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $62,075 $69,890 $101,277
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995    
CD player, remote 250    
Cargo organizer 140 290 290
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756    
CD player, remote 220    
Cargo organizer 123 270 270
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Options (change) 2,385 4,030 2,540
Options (change) 2,099 3,749 2,363
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $60,880 $80,175 $112,435
Total Invoice $57,669 $74,634 $104,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ELR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,176
Model Year201620182018
ModelELRCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp E+402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$60,880$80,175$112,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,880$76,105$104,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,260
Total Invoice$57,669$74,634$104,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,789-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,669$70,845$97,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,280

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620182018
ModelELRCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0  
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,350$9,420$13,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,789-7,510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162018
ModelELRCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in113.2 in
Length186.0 in194.5 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,066 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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