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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $30,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $29,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelCTSGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $31,486 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215        
Temporary spare tire 250        
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590   0
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818        
Temporary spare tire 208        
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549   0
Options (change) 11,445 11,360 11,360 1,090 0
Options (change) 9,499 10,566 10,566 1,014 0
Destination 745 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,865 $76,835 $78,485 $93,315 $123,025
Total Invoice $41,730 $71,523 $73,057 $86,848 $113,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,852
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelCTSGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$45,865$76,835$78,485$93,315$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-9,605-9,755-13,120-17,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$67,230$68,730$80,195$105,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$12,965$38,400
Total Invoice$41,730$71,523$73,057$86,848$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-8,941-9,080-12,211-16,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$62,582$63,977$74,637$97,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$12,055$34,911

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelCTSGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,040$12,645$12,795$16,160$20,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,605$9,755$13,120$17,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,941-9,080-12,211-16,055

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.0 in
Length191.6 in201.6 in
Width72.5 in76.4 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.693.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested606586%
Total Not Requested100014%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174062%
Total Not Requested105038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174062%
Total Not Requested105038%

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