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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: $61,365

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $65,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,349

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $60,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $124,100
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $115,413
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
20-way performance front seats 1,300      
Polished alloy wheels 750      
285/40ZR22       1,250
Sunshades, second row       380
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
20-way performance front seats 1,144      
Polished alloy wheels 660      
285/40ZR22       1,163
Sunshades, second row       353
Options (change) 4,890 300 300 1,630
Options (change) 4,303 264 264 1,516
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $61,555 $61,365 $70,635 $126,655
Total Invoice $57,349 $57,424 $66,092 $117,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,630
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18285/40-22
Total Price$61,555$61,365$70,635$126,655
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,400-10,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,555$60,940$69,235$115,695
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$8,295$0
Total Invoice$57,349$57,424$66,092$117,854
Adjustments for Features0-398-1,310-10,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,349$57,026$64,782$107,656
Cost Above Minimum$323$0$7,756$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelCTSCTSCTSGLS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumAMG GLS63
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras   $500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power release, second row seats   $50
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,850$6,825$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,400$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-1,310-10,198

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152017
ModelCTSGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in121.1 in
Length195.5 in202.0 in
Width72.2 in76.1 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.793.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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