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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: $67,860

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $37,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,613

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $35,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,950 $63,215
Base Invoice $91,094 $59,106
Premium Package 1 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 4,410 1,150
Options (change) 4,101 1,012
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $105,835 $67,860
Total Invoice $98,670 $63,613

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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: $32,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,242
Model Year20102012
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)510, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$105,835$67,860
Adjustments for Features-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,670$67,860
Total Invoice$98,670$63,613
Adjustments for Features-4,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,855$63,613

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102012
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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 
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
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 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 
Wood trim$300 
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$9,805$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8150

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,097 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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