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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: $53,355

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $12,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,674

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $11,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,690 $44,195 $49,795 $63,600
Base Invoice $49,002 $41,322 $46,558 $59,466
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats 750      
Roof rack 250 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,150   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,960 1,960 1,960
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Heated steering wheel 225      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   1,650    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Wood trim       600
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated front seats 698      
Roof rack 232 286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,012   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,725 1,725 1,725
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Heated steering wheel 209      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,452    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 11,830 8,440 2,635 4,035
Options (change) 11,003 7,427 2,319 3,551
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $65,395 $53,560 $53,355 $71,160
Total Invoice $60,880 $49,674 $49,802 $66,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,516
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
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$65,395$53,560$53,355$71,160
Adjustments for Features-2,89000-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,505$53,560$53,355$70,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0$17,095
Total Invoice$60,880$49,674$49,802$66,542
Adjustments for Features-2,69000-664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,190$49,674$49,802$65,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128$16,204

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

Model Year2012201420142014
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$1100
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   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50  $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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,380$5,490$5,490$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,69000-664

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

Model Year20122014
ModelR-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in113.4 in
Length203.1 in191.6 in
Width77.1 in72.6 in
Height65.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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 headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested79038%
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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