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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: $5,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,561

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSGLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $35,880
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $33,368
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250  
V-Sport Package 2,465          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495   720
Panoramic sunroof         1,250  
Luxury Package         1,600  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar           660
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220  
V-Sport Package 2,169          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436   669
Panoramic sunroof         1,100  
Luxury Package         1,408  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar           614
Options (change) 3,210 745 745 745 3,100 13,245
Options (change) 2,825 656 656 656 2,728 12,318
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $55,490 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $50,000
Total Invoice $52,028 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $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: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,737
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSGLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$55,490$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090$50,000
Adjustments for Features-1,845-4,045-6,020-6,645-5,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,645$53,980$56,405$65,050$83,345$50,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$2,760$11,405$29,700$0
Total Invoice$52,028$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258$46,561
Adjustments for Features-1,730-3,784-5,631-6,215-5,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,298$50,493$52,760$60,844$77,889$46,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$2,462$10,546$27,591$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSGLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras $500$500$500  
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$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents$100    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Rear bumper protector     $40
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear     $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$9,880$11,855$12,480$11,580$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$4,045$6,020$6,645$5,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,730-3,784-5,631-6,215-5,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,656 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
Cadillac CTS Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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