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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: $42,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,546

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $38,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSELR
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,900 $65,000
Base Invoice $88,257 $62,075
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,995
CD player, remote   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,756
CD player, remote   220
Options (change) 7,610 2,245
Options (change) 7,078 1,976
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $103,385 $60,740
Total Invoice $96,210 $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: $36,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,039
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSELR
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8233hp E+
TransmissionT7CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-20
Total Price$103,385$60,740
Adjustments for Features-6,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,340$60,740
Total Invoice$96,210$57,546
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,585$57,546

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20122016
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,845$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6250

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSELR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in106.1 in
Length194.5 in186.0 in
Width74.1 in72.7 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in49.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft310.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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