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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: $52,845

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,750

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelCLACTSCTS
TrimCLA45 AMGPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,450 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $44,129 $45,634 $59,106
Interior Package 1,500    
Premium 1 Package 2,300    
Multimedia Package 2,370    
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood trim 325    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Sunroof, large 1,480    
Touring Package   2,810  
Second-row 3-person bench   0  
All-Season Tire Package   850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Interior Package 1,395    
Premium 1 Package 2,139    
Multimedia Package 2,204    
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Wood trim 302    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Sunroof, large 1,376    
Touring Package   2,473  
Second-row 3-person bench   0  
All-Season Tire Package   748  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 12,425 3,660 1,150
Options (change) 11,555 3,221 1,012
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,800 $52,845 $66,560
Total Invoice $56,609 $49,750 $62,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,447
Model Year201420122012
ModelCLACTSCTS
TrimCLA45 AMGPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionS7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$60,800$52,845$66,560
Adjustments for Features-4,625-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,175$51,895$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,665
Total Invoice$56,609$49,750$62,313
Adjustments for Features-4,306-8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,303$48,856$62,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,457

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201420122012
ModelCLACTSCTS
TrimCLA45 AMGPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$5,690$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,306-8940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142012
ModelCLACTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.4 in
Length182.3 in191.6 in
Width70.0 in72.5 in
Height56.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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