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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: $50,185

Cadillac ATS Premium Performance   
Difference: $24,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,612

Cadillac ATS Premium Performance   
Difference: $22,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSATS
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $47,295
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $44,930
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Wheel Package 990 760    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Driver Assist Package       1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       595
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Wheel Package 921 707    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Driver Assist Package       1,157
Metallic paint (extra cost)       530
Options (change) 8,140 8,860 6,540 1,895
Options (change) 7,571 8,240 6,082 1,687
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $75,055 $82,985 $114,015 $50,185
Total Invoice $69,867 $77,241 $106,099 $47,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Premium Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,524
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSATS
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8335hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$75,055$82,985$114,015$50,185
Adjustments for Features-785-3,350-6,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,270$79,635$107,040$50,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$32,770$0
Total Invoice$69,867$77,241$106,099$47,612
Adjustments for Features-731-3,118-6,4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,136$74,123$99,608$47,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,987$30,472$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCLSCLSCLSATS
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,580$10,145$13,770$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$3,350$6,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-731-3,118-6,4910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,374 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested117564%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Performance

Driver Assist 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
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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