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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: $71,160

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,542

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $15,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCTSGL
TrimCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,600 $84,450
Base Invoice $59,466 $78,539
Wood trim 600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,950
Roof rack 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Cargo tray   160
Roof rack crossbars   320
Wood trim 528  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,814
Roof rack 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Cargo tray   149
Roof rack crossbars   298
Options (change) 4,035 2,430
Options (change) 3,551 2,261
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $71,160 $87,755
Total Invoice $66,542 $81,675

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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: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,175
Model Year20142011
ModelCTSGL
TrimCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$71,160$87,755
Adjustments for Features0-8,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,160$79,205
Total Invoice$66,542$81,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,542$73,717

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142011
ModelCTSGL
TrimCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,958

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,941 lb.5,347 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 GL550

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

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