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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: $70,010

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,299

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $6,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelCTSGLGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL350 BlueTECGL450GL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,360 $62,400 $63,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $58,306 $58,032 $59,427 $108,740
Recaro performance seats 3,400      
Wood trim 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,090 1,090  
Roof rack 325      
Multicontour seats   1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 2 Package   5,850 5,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Roof rack crossbars   320 320 320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Recaro performance seats 2,992      
Wood trim 528      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,014 1,014  
Roof rack 286      
Multicontour seats   1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 2 Package   5,441 5,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Roof rack crossbars   298 298 298
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Options (change) 5,475 13,530 13,530 320
Options (change) 4,818 12,585 12,585 298
Destination 875 905 905 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $70,010 $76,835 $78,335 $118,150
Total Invoice $65,299 $71,522 $72,917 $109,943

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,127
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelCTSGLGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL350 BlueTECGL450GL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$70,010$76,835$78,335$118,150
Adjustments for Features0-8,970-8,970-15,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,010$67,865$69,365$102,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$34,975
Total Invoice$65,299$71,522$72,917$109,943
Adjustments for Features0-8,350-8,350-14,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,299$63,172$64,567$95,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$32,524

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelCTSGLGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL350 BlueTECGL450GL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$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
Crosswind stabilization $50$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$13,370$13,370$19,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,970$8,970$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,350-8,350-14,247

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112013
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.0 in
Length191.6 in201.6 in
Width72.6 in76.4 in
Height59.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.5,402 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft393.8 ft3

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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 pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested196556%
Total Not Requested155044%

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested196556%
Total Not Requested155044%

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