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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: $48,090

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,097

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Collection 10,050      
3.6L V6 1,000      
Navigation System   2,145    
Wood trim   600    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Lighting Package     890 890
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Premium Collection 8,342      
3.6L V6 1,072      
Navigation System   1,780    
Wood trim   498    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Lighting Package     828 828
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 11,050 3,645 11,060 8,950
Options (change) 9,414 3,025 10,288 8,325
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,090 $65,300 $51,585 $58,225
Total Invoice $44,097 $59,726 $48,031 $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: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,597
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6556hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$48,090$65,300$51,585$58,225
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,510-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,090$65,025$49,075$55,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,935$0$6,365
Total Invoice$44,097$59,726$48,031$54,205
Adjustments for Features0-252-2,337-2,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,097$59,474$45,694$51,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,377$0$5,918

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

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,330$5,605$7,840$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,510$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-2,337-2,593

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

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,862 lb.4,624 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 Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
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 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
Cargo net40No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested442550%
Total Not Requested435550%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 surfaces900Yes
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
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested215055%
Total Not Requested172545%

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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