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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: $72,360

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,573

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $3,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCTS
TrimAMG C63CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $63,215
Base Invoice $61,473 $59,106
Multimedia Package 2,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,150
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 800
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Recaro performance seats   3,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Multimedia Package 2,046  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Panoramic sunroof 930 1,012
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 704
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 264
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Recaro performance seats   2,992
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 9,410 5,650
Options (change) 8,753 4,972
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $76,505 $72,360
Total Invoice $71,221 $67,573

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $771
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCTS
TrimAMG C63CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$76,505$72,360
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,415$72,360
Total Invoice$71,221$67,573
Adjustments for Features-2,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,344$67,573

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCTS
TrimAMG C63CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,930$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8770

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS features.

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.4 in
Length184.5 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height56.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested57559%
Total Not Requested40041%

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