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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,425

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $29,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,534

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $28,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSCTS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $33,675
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $31,486
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Heated front seats 690    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Performance Collection     1,790
Premium Luxury Collection     8,215
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Heated front seats 642    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Performance Collection     1,485
Premium Luxury Collection     6,818
Options (change) 6,919 5,339 10,005
Options (change) 6,435 4,965 8,303
Destination 775 775 745
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $73,894 $94,414 $44,425
Total Invoice $68,867 $87,978 $40,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,933
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSCTS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8hp
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$73,894$94,414$44,425
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,319$90,889$44,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$0
Total Invoice$68,867$87,978$40,534
Adjustments for Features-2,400-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,467$84,693$40,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSCTS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,730$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-3,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.4 in
Length193.0 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height54.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested297577%
Total Not Requested90023%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested385054%
Total Not Requested321546%

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