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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: $47,970

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,477

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimBaseML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $48,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $45,105
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Lighting Package   890
Sunroof   1,290
Premium Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   1,080
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Lighting Package   828
Sunroof   1,200
Premium Package   3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Obstacle detection, rear   698
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 13,550 8,950
Options (change) 11,246 8,325
Destination 745 775
Total Price $47,970 $58,225
Total Invoice $43,477 $54,205

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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: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,695
Model Year20082006
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimBaseML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$47,970$58,225
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,970$58,190
Total Invoice$43,477$54,205
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,477$54,172

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimBaseML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,005$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,743 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

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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 seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested252561%
Total Not Requested160039%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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 seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360051%
Total Not Requested346549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

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