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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: $50,815

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,846

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGLKGLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $38,980 $37,480
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $36,251 $34,856
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095        
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Roof rack 325 325 325 325    
Wood trim       600    
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package         3,450 3,450
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290
Leather Package         2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
Heated steering wheel         250 250
Proximity key         650 650
Heated front seats         750 750
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724        
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012    
Roof rack 286 286 286 286    
Wood trim       528    
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package         3,209 3,209
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200
Leather Package         1,953 1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670
Heated steering wheel         233 233
Proximity key         605 605
Heated front seats         698 698
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Options (change) 8,660 7,065 675 2,075 12,970 12,970
Options (change) 7,621 6,308 594 1,826 12,065 12,065
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,300 $51,505 $50,815 $66,610 $52,875 $51,375
Total Invoice $47,963 $48,351 $48,024 $62,307 $49,241 $47,846

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year201120112011201120142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGLKGLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$51,300$51,505$50,815$66,610$52,875$51,375
Adjustments for Features-490-490-4900-4,245-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,810$51,015$50,325$66,610$48,630$48,830
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$16,285$0$200
Total Invoice$47,963$48,351$48,024$62,307$49,241$47,846
Adjustments for Features-458-460-4630-3,953-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,505$47,891$47,561$62,307$45,288$45,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$386$56$14,802$0$188

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201120112011201120142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGLKGLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control    $25$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$75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Boost gauge   $75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
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$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,065$4,065$3,575$7,820$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$490$490$0$4,245$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-458-460-4630-3,953-2,370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112014
ModelCTSGLK
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.5 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.6 in74.3 in
Height59.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,080 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 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested152566%
Total Not Requested79034%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
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 cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested59028%
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 GLK GLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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