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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,495 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||||
| Difference: $13,070 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,786 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||||
| Difference: $12,667 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | Luxury | Performance | Premium | Vsport Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 | $51,270 | $55,670 | $60,070 | $69,340 |
| Base Invoice | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 | $48,194 | $52,051 | $56,165 | $64,833 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Premium Package | 925 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 775 | ||||||||
| CD player, remote | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 358 | 358 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Premium Package | 860 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 721 | ||||||||
| CD player, remote | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 9,520 | 9,520 | 8,920 | 8,920 | 6,655 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Options (change) | 8,855 | 8,855 | 8,297 | 8,297 | 6,189 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $39,495 | $43,245 | $47,245 | $47,845 | $63,180 | $52,565 | $56,965 | $61,365 | $70,635 |
| Total Invoice | $36,786 | $40,274 | $43,994 | $44,552 | $58,903 | $49,453 | $53,310 | $57,424 | $66,092 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | Luxury | Performance | Premium | Vsport Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 272hp I4 | 272hp I4 | 272hp I4 | 420hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | ?, 11 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $39,495 | $43,245 | $47,245 | $47,845 | $63,180 | $52,565 | $56,965 | $61,365 | $70,635 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -2,100 | -5,335 | -8,035 | -9,935 | -10,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,495 | $42,020 | $46,945 | $46,320 | $61,080 | $47,230 | $48,930 | $51,430 | $59,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $21,585 | $0 | $1,700 | $4,200 | $12,495 |
| Total Invoice | $36,786 | $40,274 | $43,994 | $44,552 | $58,903 | $49,453 | $53,310 | $57,424 | $66,092 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,958 | -5,019 | -7,519 | -9,297 | -10,208 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,786 | $39,133 | $43,715 | $43,132 | $56,945 | $44,434 | $45,791 | $48,127 | $55,884 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $20,159 | $0 | $1,357 | $3,693 | $11,450 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | Luxury | Performance | Premium | Vsport Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,930 | $4,155 | $3,230 | $4,455 | $5,030 | $8,265 | $10,965 | $12,865 | $13,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $2,100 | $5,335 | $8,035 | $9,935 | $10,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,958 | -5,019 | -7,519 | -9,297 | -10,208 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | CTS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 114.6 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 195.5 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,621 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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