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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: $72,405

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $55,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,563

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $51,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCTSGLS
TrimCTS-VAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $62,360 $125,300
Base Invoice $58,306 $116,529
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300 500
Polished alloy wheels 800  
Roof rack 325  
285/40ZR22   1,250
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264 465
Polished alloy wheels 704  
Roof rack 286  
285/40ZR22   1,163
Options (change) 6,570 1,750
Options (change) 5,782 1,628
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $72,405 $128,045
Total Invoice $67,563 $119,152

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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: $40,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,668
Model Year20112018
ModelCTSGLS
TrimCTS-VAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19285/40-22
Total Price$72,405$128,045
Adjustments for Features0-14,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,405$113,085
Total Invoice$67,563$119,152
Adjustments for Features0-13,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,563$105,231

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSGLS
TrimCTS-VAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
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
Wood trim $300
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 
Total Value of Features$5,375$20,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,921

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width72.6 in76.1 in
Height59.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,432 lb.5,754 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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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