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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: $48,390

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $36,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $35,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSGL
TrimBaseCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $84,450
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $78,539
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Options (change) 11,350 3,645 0
Options (change) 9,421 3,025 0
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,390 $65,300 $85,325
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,726 $79,414

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,692
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSGL
TrimBaseCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 556hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$48,390$65,300$85,325
Adjustments for Features-6750-10,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,715$65,300$74,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,585$0
Total Invoice$44,104$59,726$79,414
Adjustments for Features-6150-10,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,489$59,726$69,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,237$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSGL
TrimBaseCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$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 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,025$4,350$15,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150-10,233

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in200.6 in
Width72.5 in76.0 in
Height58.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.683.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
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
Cargo net40Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested513058%
Total Not Requested365042%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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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