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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: $70,745

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,152

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $2,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $59,106 $54,126 $75,609
Wood trim 600    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,850 1,850
Roof rack 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Premium II Package   8,650  
Cargo tray   160 160
Leather seating surfaces   2,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Roof rack crossbars   300 300
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750  
Wood trim 528    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,720 1,720
Roof rack 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Premium II Package   8,044  
Cargo tray   149 149
Leather seating surfaces   1,981  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Roof rack crossbars   279 279
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698  
Options (change) 4,035 14,560 2,310
Options (change) 3,551 13,541 2,148
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $70,745 $73,635 $84,485
Total Invoice $66,152 $68,542 $78,632

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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: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,963
Model Year201320092009
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$70,745$73,635$84,485
Adjustments for Features0-6,825-7,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,745$66,810$76,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,825
Total Invoice$66,152$68,542$78,632
Adjustments for Features0-6,353-7,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,152$62,189$71,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,137

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201320092009
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimCTS-VGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
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  
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
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,750$11,575$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,825$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,353-7,306

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132009
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

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested349064%
Total Not Requested199036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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