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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: $51,320

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,502

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $8,406

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Model Year2010201220122012
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,300 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $45,849 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Premium 2 Package 5,950      
Heated steering wheel 220      
Obstacle detection, rear 790      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560      
Heated front seats 740      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,150   1,150
Roof rack 250 325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Wood trim       600
Premium 2 Package 5,534      
Heated steering wheel 205      
Obstacle detection, rear 735      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521      
Heated front seats 688      
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,012   1,012
Roof rack 232 286 286 286
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 10,950 6,975 675 2,075
Options (change) 10,184 6,138 594 1,826
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,125 $52,060 $51,320 $67,485
Total Invoice $56,908 $48,792 $48,502 $63,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,906
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$61,125$52,060$51,320$67,485
Adjustments for Features-3,030-340-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,095$51,720$50,980$67,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$16,505
Total Invoice$56,908$48,792$48,502$63,127
Adjustments for Features-2,821-319-3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,087$48,473$48,181$63,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$14,946

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

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 organizer $100$100$100
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $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$125$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$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,530$5,840$5,840$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$340$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,821-319-3210

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

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,830 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested249076%
Total Not Requested77524%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested39019%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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