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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,805

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $23,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,689

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $21,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLGLGL
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Driver Assist Package 2,540          
CD player, remote 300 300 300      
20-way performance front seats 1,300          
Multicontour seats       1,100    
Lighting Package       1,390    
Premium 1 Package       4,410    
Obstacle detection, rear       970    
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720    
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Heated second row seats       620 620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       800    
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450    
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,235          
CD player, remote 264 264 264      
20-way performance front seats 1,144          
Multicontour seats       1,023    
Lighting Package       1,293    
Premium 1 Package       4,101    
Obstacle detection, rear       902    
Driver Assistance Package       2,604 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670    
Sunshades, second row       353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Heated second row seats       577 577  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       744    
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349    
Heated steering wheel       233 233  
Options (change) 4,140 300 300 18,170 4,290 380
Options (change) 3,643 264 264 16,900 3,991 353
Destination 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $60,805 $61,365 $70,635 $84,295 $95,165 $120,755
Total Invoice $56,689 $57,424 $66,092 $78,461 $88,570 $112,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,866
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLGLGL
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 1380, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$60,805$61,365$70,635$84,295$95,165$120,755
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,400-6,345-7,660-10,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,805$60,940$69,235$77,950$87,505$110,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$8,430$0$9,555$32,570
Total Invoice$56,689$57,424$66,092$78,461$88,570$112,367
Adjustments for Features0-398-1,310-5,906-7,129-9,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,689$57,026$64,782$72,555$81,441$102,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$8,093$0$8,886$30,288

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLGLGL
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated rear side windows $100$100   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
CD player   $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Boost gauge  $75   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,540$6,515$11,460$12,775$15,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,400$6,345$7,660$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-1,310-5,906-7,129-9,524

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152015
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in121.0 in
Length195.5 in201.6 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.793.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205075%
Total Not Requested69025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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