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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,495

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,786

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $27,156 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Power driver seat 600                
Folding second row seats 290 290 290            
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 595 595 595 595  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385            
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500          
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765          
Heated front seats 680 680 680            
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790          
Premium Package       925          
Panoramic sunroof             1,450   1,450
Luxury Package                 2,500
Power driver seat 558                
Folding second row seats 270 270 270            
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 530 530 530 530  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358            
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465          
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711          
Heated front seats 633 633 633            
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735          
Premium Package       860          
Panoramic sunroof             1,291   1,291
Luxury Package                 2,225
Options (change) 9,520 8,920 8,920 5,880 595 595 2,045 595 3,950
Options (change) 8,855 8,297 8,297 5,468 530 530 1,821 530 3,516
Destination 775 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $39,495 $47,245 $47,845 $62,405 $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240
Total Invoice $36,786 $43,994 $44,552 $58,182 $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491

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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: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,428
Model Year200620062006200620182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$39,495$47,245$47,845$62,405$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,525-1,800-6,005-9,005-7,430-11,530-9,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$46,945$46,320$60,605$47,580$52,080$56,605$61,155$82,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$6,825$21,110$0$4,500$9,025$13,575$34,680
Total Invoice$36,786$43,994$44,552$58,182$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,420-1,678-5,706-8,557-7,050-10,956-9,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,786$43,715$43,132$56,504$45,214$49,488$53,711$58,109$78,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,929$6,346$19,718$0$4,274$8,497$12,895$32,811

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

Model Year200620062006200620182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300$1300$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$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement      $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15     
Semi-automated parking system     $500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$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     
Around view cameras     $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial       $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200 
Backup collision intervention       $150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)    $0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator    $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)        $0
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front     $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management        $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       $0$0
Rearview camera    $200   $200
Safety key    $5$5$5$5$5
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication    $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication    $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera        $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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$500$500
Differential cooler        $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0   
Body kit$0$0 $0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood        $0
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows       $100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900     
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input    $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote   $200     
CD player$125$125$125$125     
HD radio    $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50     
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge      $75$75$75
Compass    $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25     
Rear camera mirror     $200 $200$200
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100     
Carbon fiber trim        $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats    $0$0$0$0$0
Heated second row seats     $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces        $0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,980$3,280$4,505$4,780$8,985$11,985$10,410$14,510$12,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,525$1,800$6,005$9,005$7,430$11,530$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,420-1,678-5,706-8,557-7,050-10,956-9,466

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

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in114.6 in
Length178.4 in195.5 in
Width68.0 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

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%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested52538%
Total Not Requested87562%

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