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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,390

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelCTSCTSGLC
TrimBaseCTS-VGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $38,950
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $36,224
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900 1,480
Interior Package     2,500
Blind spot warning system     550
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Premium Package     720
Lighting Package     1,390
Multimedia Package     2,330
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747 1,376
Interior Package     2,325
Blind spot warning system     512
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Premium Package     670
Lighting Package     1,293
Multimedia Package     2,167
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 11,350 3,645 10,340
Options (change) 9,421 3,025 9,618
Destination 775 775 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,390 $65,300 $50,215
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,726 $46,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,361
Model Year200920092016
ModelCTSCTSGLC
TrimBaseCTS-VGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 556hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$48,390$65,300$50,215
Adjustments for Features-6750-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,715$65,300$44,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,585$0
Total Invoice$44,104$59,726$46,767
Adjustments for Features-6150-5,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,489$59,726$41,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,237$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200920092016
ModelCTSCTSGLC
TrimBaseCTS-VGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$3,825$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150-5,639

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092016
ModelCTSGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in113.1 in
Length191.6 in183.3 in
Width72.5 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.656.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested565564%
Total Not Requested312536%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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