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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,500

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $56,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,212

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $54,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelCTSGLS
TrimCTS-VAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,280 $124,100
Base Invoice $53,326 $115,413
Navigation System 2,145  
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Polished alloy wheels 800  
285/40ZR22   1,250
Navigation System 1,780  
Recaro performance seats 2,822  
Wood trim 498  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Polished alloy wheels 664  
285/40ZR22   1,163
Options (change) 7,845 1,250
Options (change) 6,511 1,163
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $69,500 $126,275
Total Invoice $63,212 $117,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,312
Model Year20092017
ModelCTSGLS
TrimCTS-VAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19285/40-22
Total Price$69,500$126,275
Adjustments for Features0-17,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,500$109,105
Total Invoice$63,212$117,501
Adjustments for Features0-15,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,212$101,524

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092017
ModelCTSGLS
TrimCTS-VAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$20,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,977

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092017
ModelCTSGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width72.5 in76.1 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.693.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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