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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: $49,240

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,310

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350R500PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Comfort Package 1,350        
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Multicontour front seats 780 780      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Power liftgate 520 520      
Satellite radio 500 500      
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,150   1,150
Heated front seats 690        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Proximity key   1,080      
Performance Luxury Package     3,005    
Touring Package       2,810  
All-Season Tire Package       850  
Wood trim         600
Comfort Package 1,256        
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Multicontour front seats 725 725      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Power liftgate 484 484      
Satellite radio 465 465      
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,012   1,012
Heated front seats 642        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698      
Proximity key   1,004      
Performance Luxury Package     2,644    
Touring Package       2,473  
All-Season Tire Package       748  
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 10,310 8,800 4,155 3,660 1,750
Options (change) 9,591 8,185 3,656 3,221 1,540
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $59,085 $65,075 $49,240 $54,305 $67,160
Total Invoice $55,006 $60,605 $46,310 $51,129 $62,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,740
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350R500PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18245/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$59,085$65,075$49,240$54,305$67,160
Adjustments for Features-3,175-3,3850-1,225-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,910$61,690$49,240$53,080$66,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,780$0$3,840$17,385
Total Invoice$55,006$60,605$46,310$51,129$62,841
Adjustments for Features-2,956-3,1520-1,153-501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,050$57,453$46,310$49,976$62,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,403$0$3,666$16,030

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

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350R500PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75 $75$75 
Cargo net$40    
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
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$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type   $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
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,255$8,465$5,080$6,305$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$3,385$0$1,225$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,956-3,1520-1,153-501

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

Model Year20062012
ModelR-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in113.4 in
Length203.0 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.6 in
Height65.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,061 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft358.0 ft3

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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 cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested52554%
Total Not Requested44046%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested40041%
Total Not Requested57559%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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