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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: $68,700

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,548

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,280 $66,200 $122,100
Base Invoice $53,326 $61,566 $112,623
Navigation System 2,145    
Recaro performance seats 3,400    
Wood trim 600    
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,090  
Multicontour seats   1,100  
Lighting Package   1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Obstacle detection, rear   970  
Navigation System 1,780    
Recaro performance seats 2,822    
Wood trim 498    
Panoramic sunroof 747 1,014  
Multicontour seats   1,023  
Lighting Package   1,293  
Premium 1 Package   4,101  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Obstacle detection, rear   902  
Options (change) 7,045 12,670 0
Options (change) 5,847 11,784 0
Destination 775 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $68,700 $79,795 $123,025
Total Invoice $62,548 $74,275 $113,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year200920162016
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8362hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1080, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$68,700$79,795$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-9,955-16,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,700$69,840$106,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,690
Total Invoice$62,548$74,275$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-9,266-15,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,548$65,009$98,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,315

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920162016
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,340$13,295$19,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,955$16,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,266-15,224

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,862 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 CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested174062%
Total Not Requested105038%

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