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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: $54,355

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,634

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $9,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTS
TrimC250 SportC350 SportPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $56,520 $67,540
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530    
Special order charge 250 250    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Rear side airbags 420 420    
Proximity key 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 595 595
Wood trim   0    
Technology Package     2,850  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423    
Special order charge 250 250    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Rear side airbags 391 391    
Proximity key 605 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 530 530
Wood trim   0    
Technology Package     2,537  
Options (change) 18,100 15,600 3,445 595
Options (change) 16,853 14,528 3,067 530
Destination 905 905 995 995
Total Price $54,355 $57,905 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $50,634 $53,935 $60,582 $69,065

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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: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,020
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTS
TrimC250 SportC350 SportPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,355$57,905$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,090-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,355$57,355$60,845$68,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0$8,125
Total Invoice$50,634$53,935$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-512-2,928-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,634$53,423$57,654$65,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,789$0$7,881

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

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTS
TrimC250 SportC350 SportPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,545$5,095$7,635$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,090$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-2,928-3,530

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

Model Year20132018
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.3,656 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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

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