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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,715

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLACTSCTS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $56,520 $67,540
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 595 595
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 350    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Carbon fiber trim   950 0 0
Technology Package     2,850  
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 530 530
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 326    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Carbon fiber trim   884 0 0
Technology Package     2,537  
Options (change) 13,020 12,970 3,445 595
Options (change) 12,109 12,063 3,067 530
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,715 $64,365 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $43,515 $59,930 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,305
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLACTSCTS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,715$64,365$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-3,970-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,715$61,340$59,965$68,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,625$0$8,125
Total Invoice$43,515$59,930$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,817-3,762-4,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,515$57,113$56,820$64,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,598$0$7,879

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLACTSCTS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Backup collision intervention  $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
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
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$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Color seat belts $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$5,690$8,715$9,660$10,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$3,970$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,817-3,762-4,366

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelCLACTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.6 in
Length182.3 in195.5 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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