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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: $68,700

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $34,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,548

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $33,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $58,280
Base Invoice $87,002 $53,326
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Navigation System   2,145
Recaro performance seats   3,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Wood trim   600
Panoramic sunroof   900
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Navigation System   1,780
Recaro performance seats   2,822
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Wood trim   498
Panoramic sunroof   747
Options (change) 6,090 7,045
Options (change) 5,664 5,847
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $103,115 $68,700
Total Invoice $96,141 $62,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,584
Model Year20082009
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$103,115$68,700
Adjustments for Features-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,815$68,700
Total Invoice$96,141$62,548
Adjustments for Features-4,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,132$62,548

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082009
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,105$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,069 lb.4,255 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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