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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: $61,085

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $19,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,045

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $16,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCTSCTSCTSGL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $77,375
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $71,959
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Luxury Package     2,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
iPod integration       375
Illuminated door sill trim plates       550
Proximity key       1,110
Heated steering wheel       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Luxury Package     2,225  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
iPod integration       349
Illuminated door sill trim plates       512
Proximity key       1,032
Heated steering wheel       0
Options (change) 595 595 3,950 2,035
Options (change) 530 530 3,516 1,893
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $61,085 $72,685 $92,240 $80,285
Total Invoice $58,045 $69,065 $87,491 $74,727

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,122
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCTSCTSCTSGL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$61,085$72,685$92,240$80,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-1,700-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,085$70,085$90,540$76,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$29,455$0
Total Invoice$58,045$69,065$87,491$74,727
Adjustments for Features0-2,471-1,612-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,045$66,594$85,879$71,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,549$27,834$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCTSCTSCTSGL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Performance traction management  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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 headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,360$11,960$11,060$13,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$1,700$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,471-1,612-3,560

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in121.1 in
Length195.5 in200.6 in
Width72.2 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.783.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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