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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: $67,485

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,127

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $2,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $59,106 $51,987 $71,959
Wood trim 600    
Roof rack 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
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  
Wood trim 528    
Roof rack 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
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) 2,075 13,565 1,645
Options (change) 1,826 12,615 1,530
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,485 $70,340 $79,895
Total Invoice $63,127 $65,477 $74,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,012
Model Year201220082008
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$67,485$70,340$79,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,835-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,485$63,505$71,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,580
Total Invoice$63,127$65,477$74,364
Adjustments for Features0-6,362-8,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,127$59,115$66,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,049

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220082008
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
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$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$11,400$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,835$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,362-8,200

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,061 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Total Requested400070%
Total Not Requested169030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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