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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: $50,215

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,767

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGLC
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $38,950
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $36,224
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150 1,480
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Wood trim       600  
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
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012 1,376
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Wood trim       528  
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) 8,310 6,715 325 2,075 10,340
Options (change) 7,313 6,000 286 1,826 9,618
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,950 $51,155 $50,465 $66,610 $50,215
Total Invoice $47,655 $48,043 $47,716 $62,307 $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: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGLC
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$50,950$51,155$50,465$66,610$50,215
Adjustments for Features-340-340-3400-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,610$50,815$50,125$66,610$45,470
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$16,485$0
Total Invoice$47,655$48,043$47,716$62,307$46,767
Adjustments for Features-318-319-3210-4,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,337$47,724$47,395$62,307$42,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$387$58$14,970$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGLC
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start$150$150$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$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $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$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$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$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$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Suggestive steering    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,890$4,890$4,550$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$340$0$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-319-3210-4,419

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSGLC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in113.1 in
Length191.6 in183.3 in
Width72.6 in74.4 in
Height59.1 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested121552%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested101548%
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 net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested59033%
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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