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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,390

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCTSCTS
TrimR350R500BaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $33,908 $53,326
Comfort Package 1,350      
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530    
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390   900
Heated front seats 690      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Proximity key   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,300  
Premium Collection     10,050  
Wood trim       600
Comfort Package 1,256      
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493    
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223   747
Heated front seats 642      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Proximity key   1,004    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,079  
Premium Collection     8,342  
Wood trim       498
Options (change) 9,540 8,030 11,350 1,500
Options (change) 8,875 7,469 9,421 1,245
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $58,315 $64,305 $48,390 $63,155
Total Invoice $54,290 $59,889 $44,104 $57,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,134
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCTSCTS
TrimR350R500BaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$58,315$64,305$48,390$63,155
Adjustments for Features-3,575-3,785-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,740$60,520$46,990$63,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,780$0$16,165
Total Invoice$54,290$59,889$44,104$57,946
Adjustments for Features-3,328-3,525-1,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,962$56,364$42,828$57,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,402$0$15,118

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

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCTSCTS
TrimR350R500BaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,655$7,865$5,480$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$3,785$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,328-3,525-1,2760

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in113.4 in
Length203.0 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.5 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested49051%
Total Not Requested47549%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested516559%
Total Not Requested361541%

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