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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: $41,730

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,865

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460        
Power driver seat 600 600            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690        
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680        
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790        
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Navigation System         3,145 2,145    
Panoramic sunroof         1,150 1,150   1,150
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665        
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358        
Power driver seat 558 558            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642        
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633        
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735        
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395        
Navigation System         2,768 1,888    
Panoramic sunroof         1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 11,305 11,305 10,705 10,705 4,295 3,295 0 1,150
Options (change) 10,515 10,515 9,957 9,957 3,780 2,900 0 1,012
Destination 775 775 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,730 $45,480 $49,480 $50,080 $45,115 $44,615 $47,375 $65,685
Total Invoice $38,865 $42,352 $46,072 $46,630 $42,403 $42,080 $44,902 $61,493

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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: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year20072007200720072011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$41,730$45,480$49,480$50,080$45,115$44,615$47,375$65,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,275-325-2,175-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,730$44,255$49,180$48,555$43,840$44,290$45,200$63,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0$450$1,360$19,445
Total Invoice$38,865$42,352$46,072$46,630$42,403$42,080$44,902$61,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,198-307-2,061-2,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,865$41,211$45,793$45,210$41,205$41,773$42,841$59,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0$568$1,636$18,041

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

Model Year20072007200720072011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Proximity key      $250$250
Remote start      $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0    
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera      $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat       $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Boost gauge       $75
Compass    $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300 
Folding second row seats      $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Wood trim $300 $300  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200
Polished alloy wheels      $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$3,405$4,630$3,705$4,930$4,680$3,730$5,580$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,275$325$2,175$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,198-307-2,061-2,247

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

Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in113.4 in
Length178.4 in191.6 in
Width68.0 in72.5 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.6 ft3

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested51538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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