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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ELR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ELR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,740

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $45,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,546

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $41,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelCLSELR
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,050 $65,000
Base Invoice $92,116 $62,075
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300  
CD player, remote   250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139  
CD player, remote   220
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,756
Options (change) 3,480 2,245
Options (change) 3,236 1,976
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 -7,500
Total Price $106,005 $60,740
Total Invoice $98,827 $57,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ELR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,934
Model Year20112016
ModelCLSELR
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8233hp E+
TransmissionT7CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-20
Total Price$106,005$60,740
Adjustments for Features-1,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,560$60,740
Total Invoice$98,827$57,546
Adjustments for Features-1,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,480$57,546

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20112016
ModelCLSELR
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,345$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20112016
ModelCLSELR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in106.1 in
Length193.0 in186.0 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height54.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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