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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $19,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $18,805

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassCTSCTS
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514 $27,368 $45,372
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000        
Sport Package 0       1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620     1,300  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030    
Luxury Package         1,800  
Navigation system         2,995  
Folding second row seats         400  
Sunroof         1,200 1,200
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720        
Sport Package 0       1,361  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507     1,079  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888    
Luxury Package         1,493  
Navigation system         2,486  
Folding second row seats         332  
Sunroof         996 996
Options (change) 6,780 6,780 1,160 2,030 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 6,305 6,305 1,078 1,888 7,747 996
Destination 905 905 905 905 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,685 $63,485 $62,465 $92,735 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $54,640 $59,104 $58,155 $86,307 $35,835 $48,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,030
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassCTSCTS
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$58,685$63,485$62,465$92,735$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-2,980-3,130-2,565-7,08000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,705$60,355$59,900$85,655$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$4,195$29,950$0$13,370
Total Invoice$54,640$59,104$58,155$86,307$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-2,775-2,914-2,388-6,58900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,865$56,190$55,767$79,718$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$3,902$27,853$0$12,553

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

Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassCTSCTS
TrimE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Power trunk closer   $350  
Proximity key   $250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat $150   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 $150  
iPod integration$100$100 $100  
Media drive$15$15 $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,920$7,070$6,505$11,020$3,940$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$3,130$2,565$7,080$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,775-2,914-2,388-6,58900

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

Model Year20132006
ModelE-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in113.4 in
Length191.7 in190.1 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested136555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested136555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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