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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: $44,675

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,742

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $33,675
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $31,486
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Performance Collection       1,790
Temporary spare tire       250
Premium Luxury Collection       8,215
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Performance Collection       1,485
Temporary spare tire       208
Premium Luxury Collection       6,818
Options (change) 11,985 11,660 9,665 10,255
Options (change) 11,146 10,844 8,989 8,511
Destination 875 875 875 745
Total Price $46,850 $48,435 $50,530 $44,675
Total Invoice $43,632 $45,106 $47,055 $40,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,310
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6hp
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$46,850$48,435$50,530$44,675
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,850$47,460$49,280$44,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,430$0
Total Invoice$43,632$45,106$47,055$40,742
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,632$44,198$45,891$40,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$2,259$0

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

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,430$3,405$3,680$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-420

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

Model Year20112008
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.4 in
Length182.3 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282573%
Total Not Requested105027%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested499071%
Total Not Requested207529%

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