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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,685

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSGLK
TrimBaseGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $35,880
Base Invoice $31,486 $33,368
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900 2,000
COMAND System   1,330
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577 1,860
COMAND System   1,237
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Options (change) 13,800 13,250
Options (change) 11,454 12,323
Destination 745 875
Total Price $48,220 $50,005
Total Invoice $43,685 $46,566

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,712
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSGLK
TrimBaseGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-19
Total Price$48,220$50,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,220$48,750
Total Invoice$43,685$46,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,685$45,397

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSGLK
TrimBaseGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,169

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.5 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.5 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.654.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested152537%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested541577%
Total Not Requested165023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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