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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,635

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $2,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,297

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $1,377

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Model Year201720172015
ModelCTSCTSGLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $48,300
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $44,919
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720
Carbon fiber trim 0   950
Carbon Black Package   3,000  
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Interior Package     1,500
Premium Package     2,300
Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Multimedia Package     2,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Proximity key     650
Rear side airbags     420
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 670
Carbon fiber trim 0   884
Carbon Black Package   2,670  
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Interior Package     1,395
Premium Package     2,139
Driver Assistance Package     2,325
Multimedia Package     2,306
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Proximity key     605
Rear side airbags     391
Options (change) 3,445 3,595 17,020
Options (change) 3,067 3,200 15,830
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $63,635 $75,385 $66,245
Total Invoice $60,297 $71,450 $61,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,312
Model Year201720172015
ModelCTSCTSGLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6355hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$63,635$75,385$66,245
Adjustments for Features0-625-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,635$74,760$66,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,125$0
Total Invoice$60,297$71,450$61,674
Adjustments for Features0-592-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,297$70,858$61,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,561$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201720172015
ModelCTSCTSGLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,285$7,910$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-592-65

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172015
ModelCTSGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in173.9 in
Width72.2 in71.0 in
Height57.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.743.6 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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury

Carbon Black Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%

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