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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $7,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $27,368 $45,372
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio 460 460          
Heated front seats 580 580          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620     1,300  
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Sport Package           1,640  
Luxury Package           1,800  
Navigation system           2,995  
Folding second row seats           400  
Sunroof           1,200 1,200
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Satellite radio 428 428          
Heated front seats 539 539          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 465          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507     1,079  
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Sport Package           1,361  
Luxury Package           1,493  
Navigation system           2,486  
Folding second row seats           332  
Sunroof           996 996
Options (change) 6,415 6,415 4,445 5,415 2,825 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 5,966 5,966 4,134 5,036 2,627 7,747 996
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,840 $49,347 $57,370 $71,540 $76,550 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $43,626 $45,675 $53,419 $66,597 $71,256 $35,835 $48,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028
Model Year2017201720172017201720062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$46,840$49,347$57,370$71,540$76,550$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-4,040-5,665-7,340-7,340-7,29000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$43,682$50,030$64,200$69,260$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$882$7,230$21,400$26,460$0$13,370
Total Invoice$43,626$45,675$53,419$66,597$71,256$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-3,763-5,243-6,835-6,833-6,78600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,863$40,432$46,584$59,764$64,470$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$6,721$19,901$24,607$0$12,553

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCTSCTS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,180$9,805$11,480$11,480$11,430$4,140$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$5,665$7,340$7,340$7,290$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,763-5,243-6,835-6,833-6,78600

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

Model Year20172006
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.4 in
Length184.5 in190.1 in
Width71.3 in70.6 in
Height56.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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