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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: $59,505

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350 / R320PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $39,153 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Premium III Package 11,250      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Heating Package 1,370      
Lighting Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Proximity key 1,110      
iPod integration 375      
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Sunshades, second row 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
CD player, remote   300 300 300
Premium III Package 10,462      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Heating Package 1,274      
Lighting Package 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Proximity key 1,032      
iPod integration 349      
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Sunshades, second row 279      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
CD player, remote   264 264 264
Options (change) 21,485 2,840 300 300
Options (change) 19,980 2,499 264 264
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $64,460 $59,505 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $60,008 $55,545 $57,424 $66,092

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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: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,482
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350 / R320PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,460$59,505$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-20-745-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,460$59,485$60,620$68,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,430
Total Invoice$60,008$55,545$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-19-697-1,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,008$55,526$56,727$64,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,201$8,957

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

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350 / R320PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,730$8,750$9,475$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20$745$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19-697-1,609

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

Model Year20082015
ModelR-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in114.6 in
Length203.0 in195.5 in
Width75.7 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested476569%
Total Not Requested217531%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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