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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $19,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $17,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelCTSCTSGLGLGL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740
Technology Package 2,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720    
Multicontour seats     1,100    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 1,950  
Parking Assist Package     1,290    
Premium 2 Package     5,850    
Lighting Package     1,290    
Heated steering wheel     225 225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090  
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570    
Around view cameras       320  
Technology Package 2,537        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 670    
Multicontour seats     1,023    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 1,814  
Parking Assist Package     1,200    
Premium 2 Package     5,441    
Lighting Package     1,200    
Heated steering wheel     209 209  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014  
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530    
Around view cameras       298  
Options (change) 3,445 595 18,625 4,205 0
Options (change) 3,067 530 17,324 3,912 0
Destination 995 995 905 905 905
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $83,430 $92,010 $117,830
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $77,656 $85,634 $109,645

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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: $14,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,978
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelCTSCTSGLGLGL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$63,935$72,685$83,430$92,010$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-625-5,475-6,440-8,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,935$72,060$77,955$85,570$108,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$7,615$31,010
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$77,656$85,634$109,645
Adjustments for Features0-594-5,096-5,994-8,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,582$68,471$72,560$79,640$101,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,889$0$7,080$28,836

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelCTSCTSGLGLGL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0   
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Approach detection$25$25   
Boost gauge $75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
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$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,435$7,060$11,910$12,875$15,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$5,475$6,440$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-5,096-5,994-8,249

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182013
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in121.0 in
Length195.5 in201.6 in
Width72.2 in76.4 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.793.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested227565%
Total Not Requested124035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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