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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $44,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $42,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $87,000
Base Invoice $31,486 $80,910
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980  
iPod integration   375
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Obstacle detection, rear   770
Proximity key   1,110
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473  
iPod integration   349
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Obstacle detection, rear   716
Proximity key   1,032
Options (change) 11,445 2,765
Options (change) 9,499 2,571
Destination 745 875
Total Price $45,865 $90,640
Total Invoice $41,730 $84,356

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,409
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18295/40-20
Total Price$45,865$90,640
Adjustments for Features0-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$82,885
Total Invoice$41,730$84,356
Adjustments for Features0-7,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$77,139

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

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,680$11,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,217

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

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.672.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested467566%
Total Not Requested239034%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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