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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $14,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $12,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSCTSCTS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $56,520 $67,540
Premium Package 3,650      
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100    
Tires, run-flat 200      
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110    
Comfort Package   1,750    
Navigation system   1,240    
Technology Package     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Premium Package 3,395      
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023    
Tires, run-flat 186      
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892    
Comfort Package   1,628    
Navigation system   1,153    
Technology Package     2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Options (change) 11,079 10,199 3,445 595
Options (change) 10,304 9,485 3,067 530
Destination 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $78,054 $99,274 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $72,736 $92,498 $60,582 $69,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,784
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSCTSCTS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$78,054$99,274$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features-500-3,880-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,004$99,274$60,055$68,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,270$0$8,125
Total Invoice$72,736$92,498$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features-470-3,677-4,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,689$92,498$56,905$64,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,809$0$7,879

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSCTSCTS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,305$11,185$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,880$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-3,677-4,281

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in114.6 in
Length193.0 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested180086%

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