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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: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,742

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $33,675
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $31,486
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim         0  
Performance Collection           1,790
Temporary spare tire           250
Premium Luxury Collection           8,215
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim         0  
Performance Collection           1,485
Temporary spare tire           208
Premium Luxury Collection           6,818
Options (change) 11,760 10,790 11,760 10,790 9,260 10,255
Options (change) 10,938 10,036 10,938 10,036 8,613 8,511
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 745
Total Price $48,015 $47,465 $51,615 $51,055 $51,565 $44,675
Total Invoice $44,719 $44,207 $48,067 $47,546 $48,020 $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: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year201320132013201320132008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6hp
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$48,015$47,465$51,615$51,055$51,565$44,675
Adjustments for Features-2,090-1,565-3,940-3,415-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,925$45,900$47,675$47,640$48,925$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,775$1,740$3,025$0
Total Invoice$44,719$44,207$48,067$47,546$48,020$40,742
Adjustments for Features-1,947-1,458-3,669-3,180-2,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,772$42,749$44,398$44,366$45,561$40,742
Cost Above Minimum$23$0$1,649$1,617$2,812$0

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

Model Year201320132013201320132008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Super-heated washer fluid     $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,230$6,605$6,080$5,305$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$1,565$3,940$3,415$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,947-1,458-3,669-3,180-2,4590

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

Model Year20132008
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.4 in
Length180.7 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Headlight washers50Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested295076%
Total Not Requested92524%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested531575%
Total Not Requested175025%

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