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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: $50,855

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $19,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,362

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $18,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelCTSGLCGLC
TrimCTS-VGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $59,106 $36,410 $51,057
Recaro performance seats 3,400    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,480 1,480
Roof rack 325    
Premium 2 Package   3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Leather Seating Package   1,900 1,900
Upholstered instrument panel   350  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850
Wood trim     0
Recaro performance seats 2,992    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,376 1,376
Roof rack 286    
Premium 2 Package   3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Leather Seating Package   1,767 1,767
Upholstered instrument panel   326  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 4,875 10,780 8,600
Options (change) 4,290 10,027 8,000
Destination 895 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $70,285 $50,855 $64,425
Total Invoice $65,591 $47,362 $59,982

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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: $23,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,787
Model Year201220172017
ModelCTSGLCGLC
TrimCTS-VGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$70,285$50,855$64,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,820-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,285$47,035$57,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,220
Total Invoice$65,591$47,362$59,982
Adjustments for Features0-3,558-6,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,591$43,804$53,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,502

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201220172017
ModelCTSGLCGLC
TrimCTS-VGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75 $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$8,070$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,820$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,558-6,676

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,061 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 CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested57559%
Total Not Requested40041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested129062%
Total Not Requested79038%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested84063%
Total Not Requested49037%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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