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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: $50,390

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,926

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Proximity key 650 650 650      
Wood trim 325 325 0      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700      
CD player, remote       300 300 300
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669      
Proximity key 605 605 605      
Wood trim 302 302 0      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651      
CD player, remote       264 264 264
Options (change) 14,715 14,715 11,890 300 300 300
Options (change) 13,687 13,687 11,060 264 264 264
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $50,390 $53,610 $53,340 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $46,926 $49,921 $49,670 $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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,745
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,390$53,610$53,340$56,965$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-2,820-4,795-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,390$51,910$53,140$54,145$56,570$64,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0$2,425$10,720
Total Invoice$46,926$49,921$49,670$53,310$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-2,639-4,487-5,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,926$48,338$49,484$50,671$52,937$60,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0$2,266$10,022

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

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Body kit$0$0$0   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,920$5,620$4,120$6,740$8,715$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$2,820$4,795$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-2,639-4,487-5,399

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in114.6 in
Length180.7 in195.5 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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