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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: $50,065

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $20,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,319

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $18,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLGL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $51,987 $71,959
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Rearview camera 355 355      
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Leather seating surfaces       2,100  
Cargo tray       160 160
Premium II Package       8,600  
Voice control for nav and audio       510  
Proximity key       1,110 1,110
iPod integration       375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710  
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Rearview camera 312 312      
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792      
Leather seating surfaces       1,953  
Cargo tray       149 149
Premium II Package       7,998  
Voice control for nav and audio       474  
Proximity key       1,032 1,032
iPod integration       349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660  
Options (change) 8,215 6,620 575 13,565 1,645
Options (change) 7,229 5,826 506 12,615 1,530
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $50,605 $50,810 $50,065 $70,340 $79,895
Total Invoice $47,333 $47,631 $47,319 $65,477 $74,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,926
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLGL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$50,605$50,810$50,065$70,340$79,895
Adjustments for Features000-6,695-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,605$50,810$50,065$63,645$71,225
Cost Above Minimum$540$745$0$0$7,580
Total Invoice$47,333$47,631$47,319$65,477$74,364
Adjustments for Features000-6,232-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,333$47,631$47,319$59,245$66,294
Cost Above Minimum$14$312$0$0$7,049

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLGL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,865$4,865$11,560$13,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$6,695$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments000-6,232-8,070

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102008
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in200.6 in
Width72.6 in76.0 in
Height59.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.5,281 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested131561%
Total Not Requested85039%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested131567%
Total Not Requested65033%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested399070%
Total Not Requested170030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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