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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $26,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $25,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassCTS
TrimE550Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,400 $33,675
Base Invoice $56,172 $31,486
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Temporary spare tire   250
Performance Collection, with summer tires   2,980
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Temporary spare tire   208
Performance Collection, with summer tires   2,473
Options (change) 10,710 11,445
Options (change) 9,961 9,499
Destination 905 745
Total Price $72,015 $45,865
Total Invoice $67,038 $41,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,221
Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassCTS
TrimE550Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8hp
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$72,015$45,865
Adjustments for Features-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,550$45,865
Total Invoice$67,038$41,730
Adjustments for Features-5,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,951$41,730

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

Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassCTS
TrimE550Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0870

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

Model Year20132008
ModelE-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in113.4 in
Length191.7 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested176564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested606586%
Total Not Requested100014%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%

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