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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $23,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $20,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSGLSGLS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $68,700 $93,850
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $63,891 $87,281
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720  
Lighting Package     1,390  
Multicontour seats     1,100  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375
Premium 1 Package     3,830  
Parking Assist Package     1,290  
Heated steering wheel     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800  
Heated second row seats     620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570  
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 670  
Lighting Package     1,293  
Multicontour seats     1,023  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279
Premium 1 Package     3,562  
Parking Assist Package     1,200  
Heated steering wheel     233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744  
Heated second row seats     577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530  
Sunshades, second row     353 353
Options (change) 3,445 595 17,360 3,715
Options (change) 3,067 530 16,148 3,456
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $86,985 $98,490
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $80,964 $91,662

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,006
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSGLSGLS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 1380, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$63,935$72,685$86,985$98,490
Adjustments for Features0-625-6,850-7,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,935$72,060$80,135$90,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$10,415
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$80,964$91,662
Adjustments for Features0-594-6,376-7,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,582$68,471$74,588$84,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,889$0$9,684

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSGLSGLS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,560$6,185$12,410$13,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$6,850$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-6,376-7,390

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,656 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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested200087%
Total Not Requested30013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested207580%
Total Not Requested51520%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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