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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $43,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $40,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,475 $94,990
Base Invoice $45,372 $88,341
Sunroof 1,200  
Sunroof 996  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 996 0
Destination 720 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $52,695 $95,865
Total Invoice $48,388 $89,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,362
Model Year20062012
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$52,695$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-12,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$83,545
Total Invoice$48,388$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-11,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$77,750

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
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
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,665$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,466

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.8 in
Length190.1 in189.1 in
Width70.6 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.571.0 ft3

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