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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: $44,675

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,742

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $15,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassCTS
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $33,675
Base Invoice $44,315 $31,486
Premium II Package 7,850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Performance Collection   1,790
Temporary spare tire   250
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Premium II Package 7,300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Heated front seats 670  
Proximity key 1,051  
Performance Collection   1,485
Temporary spare tire   208
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 12,120 10,255
Options (change) 11,271 8,511
Destination 875 745
Total Price $60,645 $44,675
Total Invoice $56,461 $40,742

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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: $11,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,097
Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassCTS
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6hp
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
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$60,645$44,675
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,680$44,675
Total Invoice$56,461$40,742
Adjustments for Features-4,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,839$40,742

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

Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassCTS
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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 
Cargo net $40
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 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,430$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6220

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

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

Model Year20092008
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.3,861 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested199043%
Total Not Requested267557%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested122532%
Total Not Requested265068%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested471567%
Total Not Requested235033%

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