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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: $72,275

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $30,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,523

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $27,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCLSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $63,600
Base Invoice $88,257 $59,466
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Recaro performance seats   3,400
Wood trim   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Recaro performance seats   2,992
Wood trim   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 6,690 5,150
Options (change) 6,222 4,532
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $102,465 $72,275
Total Invoice $95,354 $67,523

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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: $24,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,838
Model Year20122014
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$102,465$72,275
Adjustments for Features-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,100$72,275
Total Invoice$95,354$67,523
Adjustments for Features-4,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,361$67,523

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$10,305$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
ModelCLSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in114.6 in
Length194.5 in195.5 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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 seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

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