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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: $48,340

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $12,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,305

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $12,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassCTS
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $36,265
Base Invoice $39,153 $33,908
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Lighting Package 910  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Temporary spare tire   250
Premium Collection   10,050
3.6L V6   1,000
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Lighting Package 846  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Temporary spare tire   208
Premium Collection   8,342
3.6L V6   1,072
Options (change) 17,775 11,300
Options (change) 16,529 9,622
Destination 875 775
Total Price $60,750 $48,340
Total Invoice $56,557 $44,305

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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: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,629
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassCTS
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$60,750$48,340
Adjustments for Features-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,710$48,340
Total Invoice$56,557$44,305
Adjustments for Features-5,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,934$44,305

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassCTS
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, 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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,030$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6230

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

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested369053%
Total Not Requested325047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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 system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
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 Requested639073%
Total Not Requested239027%

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