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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: $20,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $20,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassCTSCTS
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581 $27,368 $45,372
Premium 1 Package 4,180 4,180        
Sport Package 0 0     1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620     1,300  
Luxury Package         1,800  
Navigation system         2,995  
Folding second row seats         400  
Sunroof         1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,887 3,887        
Sport Package 0 0     1,361  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507     1,079  
Luxury Package         1,493  
Navigation system         2,486  
Folding second row seats         332  
Sunroof         996 996
Options (change) 6,520 6,520 720 0 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 6,064 6,064 670 0 7,747 996
Destination 925 925 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,095 $60,545 $64,745 $102,625 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $55,954 $56,372 $60,278 $95,506 $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: $16,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,018
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassCTSCTS
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$60,095$60,545$64,745$102,625$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-4,405-4,255-5,280-11,43000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,690$56,290$59,465$91,195$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,775$35,505$0$13,370
Total Invoice$55,954$56,372$60,278$95,506$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-4,101-3,962-4,916-10,63700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,853$52,410$55,362$84,869$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$3,509$33,016$0$12,553

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

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassCTSCTS
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S2.8 / 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Power trunk closer   $350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat$150    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
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$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$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$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
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  
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,570$7,420$8,445$14,595$3,165$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$4,255$5,280$11,430$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,101-3,962-4,916-10,63700

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

Model Year20162006
ModelE-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.4 in
Length192.1 in190.1 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.1 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 Volume16.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested139048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested139048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
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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