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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: $50,000

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,561

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLK
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $35,880
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $33,368
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Leather seating surfaces       1,780
Premium 1 Package       3,200
Multimedia Package       3,000
Lighting Package       985
Heated front seats       750
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700
Proximity key       650
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Leather seating surfaces       1,655
Premium 1 Package       2,976
Multimedia Package       2,790
Lighting Package       916
Heated front seats       698
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651
Proximity key       605
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Options (change) 300 300 300 13,245
Options (change) 264 264 264 12,318
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $56,965 $61,365 $70,635 $50,000
Total Invoice $53,310 $57,424 $66,092 $46,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,773
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLK
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$56,965$61,365$70,635$50,000
Adjustments for Features-3,180-5,155-6,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,785$56,210$64,505$50,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$10,720$0
Total Invoice$53,310$57,424$66,092$46,561
Adjustments for Features-2,976-4,824-5,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,334$52,600$60,356$46,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,266$10,022$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLK
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$9,865$10,840$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$5,155$6,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,976-4,824-5,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20152012
ModelCTSGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in108.5 in
Length195.5 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.754.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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