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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,135

Cadillac ATS ATS-V   
Difference: $33,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,410

Cadillac ATS ATS-V   
Difference: $30,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSATS
TrimCLS63 AMGATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $60,995
Base Invoice $88,257 $57,945
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Luxury Package   2,500
Protection Package   0
8-speed shiftable automatic   2,000
Sunroof   1,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Luxury Package   2,225
Protection Package   0
8-speed shiftable automatic   1,780
Sunroof   935
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530
Options (change) 5,850 6,145
Options (change) 5,441 5,470
Destination 875 995
Total Price $101,625 $68,135
Total Invoice $94,573 $64,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS ATS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,650
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSATS
TrimCLS63 AMGATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8464hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-18
Total Price$101,625$68,135
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,925$68,135
Total Invoice$94,573$64,410
Adjustments for Features-2,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,060$64,410

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSATS
TrimCLS63 AMGATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Performance traction management $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tire inflation kit (optional) $0
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber hood $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,470$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in182.8 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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