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

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Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,025

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $44,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,969

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $40,751

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelXTSXTSCLS
TrimPlatinumVsport PlatinumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,750 $69,095 $94,900
Base Invoice $57,736 $64,604 $88,257
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     850
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     791
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 350 350 11,365
Options (change) 308 308 10,588
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $63,025 $70,370 $107,140
Total Invoice $58,969 $65,837 $99,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,746
Model Year201420142012
ModelXTSXTSCLS
TrimPlatinumVsport PlatinumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6410hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$63,025$70,370$107,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,025$68,795$106,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,770$0
Total Invoice$58,969$65,837$99,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,474-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,969$64,363$98,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,394$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420142012
ModelXTSXTSCLS
TrimPlatinumVsport PlatinumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure prevention  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$8,315$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,474-1,005

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
ModelXTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in113.2 in
Length202.0 in194.5 in
Width72.9 in74.1 in
Height59.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

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