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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,390

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $22,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,522

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $20,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassCTS
TrimE63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $83,995
Base Invoice $82,677 $78,535
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Lane departure warning 850  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Rear side airbags 420  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,250
Sunshades, second row 380  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Luxury Package   1,600
CD player, remote   250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   300
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Lane departure warning 791  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Rear side airbags 391  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,100
Sunshades, second row 353  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Luxury Package   1,408
CD player, remote   220
Synthetic suede steering wheel   264
Options (change) 21,740 3,400
Options (change) 20,221 2,992
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $111,515 $89,390
Total Invoice $103,773 $83,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,755
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassCTS
TrimE63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8640hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$111,515$89,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,515$87,780
Total Invoice$103,773$83,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,773$82,018

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassCTS
TrimE63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Performance traction management $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Differential cooler $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber hood $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Heated second row seats $200
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,620$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,504

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in114.6 in
Length191.7 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

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