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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: $61,085

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $2,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,045

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $1,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $48,300
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $44,919
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   720
Carbon fiber trim   0   950
Panoramic sunroof     1,450 1,480
Luxury Package     2,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     595 300
Synthetic suede steering wheel     300 500
Wheels, dark finish     900 850
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Interior Package       1,500
Premium Package       2,300
Multimedia Package       2,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates       800
Proximity key       650
Blind spot warning system       550
Rear side airbags       420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   670
Carbon fiber trim   0   884
Panoramic sunroof     1,291 1,376
Luxury Package     2,225  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     530 279
Synthetic suede steering wheel     267 465
Wheels, dark finish     801 791
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Interior Package       1,395
Premium Package       2,139
Multimedia Package       2,306
Illuminated door sill trim plates       744
Proximity key       605
Blind spot warning system       512
Rear side airbags       391
Options (change) 595 595 5,745 14,470
Options (change) 530 530 5,114 13,459
Destination 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $61,085 $72,685 $94,035 $63,695
Total Invoice $58,045 $69,065 $89,089 $59,303

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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: $1,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $471
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/40-20
Total Price$61,085$72,685$94,035$63,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-1,700-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,085$70,185$92,335$62,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$31,250$0
Total Invoice$58,045$69,065$89,089$59,303
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-1,611-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,045$66,690$87,478$58,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,645$29,433$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLA
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200
Backup collision intervention $150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Hill descent control   $250
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$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$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$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 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,635$10,135$9,335$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$1,700$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375-1,611-787

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182015
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 CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/40ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%
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%
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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