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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: $58,025

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,277

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $49,002 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Premium 2 Package 4,400        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 495 495 495  
Heated front seats 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090       1,250
Heated steering wheel 225        
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600        
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250
Luxury Package         1,600
Premium 2 Package 4,092        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 436 436 436  
Heated front seats 698        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014       1,100
Heated steering wheel 209        
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Blind spot warning system 558        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558        
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220
Luxury Package         1,408
Options (change) 12,280 745 745 745 3,100
Options (change) 11,422 656 656 656 2,728
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $65,845 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090
Total Invoice $61,299 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258

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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: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,107
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$65,845$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-3,135-3,760-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,845$56,865$59,290$67,935$86,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425$11,070$29,365
Total Invoice$61,299$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-2,932-3,517-2,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,299$53,192$55,459$63,542$80,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,267$10,350$27,393

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

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelR-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimR350PerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Power liftgate$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Performance traction management    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$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$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Differential cooler    $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100 
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,645$9,805$11,780$12,405$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$3,135$3,760$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,085-2,932-3,517-2,673

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

Model Year20122016
ModelR-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in114.6 in
Length203.1 in195.5 in
Width77.1 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

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