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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: $65,300

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $33,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,726

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $32,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $58,280
Base Invoice $88,257 $53,326
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Navigation System   2,145
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Wood trim   600
Panoramic sunroof   900
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Navigation System   1,780
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Wood trim   498
Panoramic sunroof   747
Options (change) 3,000 3,645
Options (change) 2,790 3,025
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $98,775 $65,300
Total Invoice $91,922 $59,726

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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: $29,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,087
Model Year20122009
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$98,775$65,300
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,360$65,300
Total Invoice$91,922$59,726
Adjustments for Features-4,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,813$59,726

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122009
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,730$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122009
ModelCLSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.4 in
Length194.5 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in72.5 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.6 ft3

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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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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