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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,805

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $17,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,689

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $15,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017201720172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
CD player, remote 300 300 300        
Driver Assist Package 2,540            
20-way performance front seats 1,300            
Carbon fiber trim   0 0 1,750   1,750 1,750
Multicontour front seats       1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Premium 3 Package       5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Heated steering wheel       250 250    
Laminated front side windows       250      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620      
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls       790 790 790 790
Heated second row seats       620 620 620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570 570    
Rear side airbags       420 420 420 420
Special order charge       250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720    
designo Package         4,200    
CD player, remote 264 264 264        
Driver Assist Package 2,235            
20-way performance front seats 1,144            
Carbon fiber trim   0 0 1,628   1,628 1,628
Multicontour front seats       1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Premium 3 Package       4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Heated steering wheel       233 233    
Laminated front side windows       233      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507      
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls       735 735 735 735
Heated second row seats       577 577 577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530 530    
Rear side airbags       391 391 391 391
Special order charge       233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670    
designo Package         3,906    
Options (change) 4,140 300 300 14,440 14,900 8,910 8,910
Options (change) 3,643 264 264 13,433 13,860 8,289 8,289
Destination 995 995 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $60,805 $61,365 $70,635 $82,515 $78,040 $111,525 $118,675
Total Invoice $56,689 $57,424 $66,092 $76,808 $72,359 $103,786 $110,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,976
Model Year2015201520152017201720172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$60,805$61,365$70,635$82,515$78,040$111,525$118,675
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,300-6,695-7,220-7,045-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,805$61,040$69,335$75,820$70,820$104,480$110,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$8,530$5,000$0$33,660$40,160
Total Invoice$56,689$57,424$66,092$76,808$72,359$103,786$110,435
Adjustments for Features0-304-1,216-6,232-6,694-6,556-7,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,689$57,120$64,876$70,576$65,665$97,230$103,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$8,187$4,911$0$31,565$37,609

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2015201520152017201720172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0    
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150    
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 $150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows $100$100    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wireless charging station$75$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200$200$200
Approach detection$25$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Wood trim$300   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,290$6,265$11,660$12,185$12,010$12,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,300$6,695$7,220$7,045$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304-1,216-6,232-6,694-6,556-7,161

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20152017
ModelCTSGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in114.8 in
Length195.5 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.780.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested262558%
Total Not Requested187542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested262558%
Total Not Requested187542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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