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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,305

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $86,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,129

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $79,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSG-ClassG-Class
TrimPremiumCTS-VAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,750 $63,215 $139,900 $217,900
Base Invoice $47,013 $59,106 $130,107 $202,647
Touring Package 2,810      
All-Season Tire Package 850      
Recaro performance seats   3,400    
Wood trim   600    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   595    
Polished alloy wheels   800    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Touring Package 2,473      
All-Season Tire Package 748      
Recaro performance seats   2,992    
Wood trim   528    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   524    
Polished alloy wheels   704    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012    
Options (change) 3,660 6,545 0 0
Options (change) 3,221 5,760 0 0
Destination 895 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,305 $71,955 $140,825 $218,825
Total Invoice $51,129 $67,061 $131,032 $203,572

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,859
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSG-ClassG-Class
TrimPremiumCTS-VAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6556hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-19275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$54,305$71,955$140,825$218,825
Adjustments for Features0-110-7,570-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,305$71,845$133,255$211,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,540$0$78,650
Total Invoice$51,129$67,061$131,032$203,572
Adjustments for Features0-103-7,044-6,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,129$66,958$123,988$197,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,829$0$73,146

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

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSG-ClassG-Class
TrimPremiumCTS-VAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Brush guard  $500 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates  $150$150
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,475$13,935$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$7,570$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103-7,044-6,438

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSG-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in187.6 in
Width72.6 in71.8 in
Height59.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested47549%
Total Not Requested50051%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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