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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: $51,625

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $59,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,676

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $54,819

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Model Year201520122012
ModelCLSCTSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMG SPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,550 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $99,092 $39,964 $45,634
Premium Package 3,740    
Performance Luxury Package   3,215  
Navigation System   2,145  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.   2,090 2,090
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Premium Package 3,478    
Performance Luxury Package   2,829  
Navigation System   1,888  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.   1,839 1,839
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Options (change) 3,740 8,950 2,440
Options (change) 3,478 7,876 2,147
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $111,215 $52,135 $51,625
Total Invoice $103,495 $48,735 $48,676

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,058
Model Year201520122012
ModelCLSCTSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMG SPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$111,215$52,135$51,625
Adjustments for Features-9,41500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,800$52,135$51,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0
Total Invoice$103,495$48,735$48,676
Adjustments for Features-8,76100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,734$48,735$48,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$59$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201520122012
ModelCLSCTSCTS
TrimCLS63 AMG SPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Massage, driver 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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$14,505$5,090$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,415$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,76100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,852 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested205087%
Total Not Requested30013%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

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