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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: $46,855

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,033

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $5,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6ML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $36,968 $45,105
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Navigation System   2,145      
Premium Package       6,150 3,750
Sunroof       1,390 1,290
Comfort Package       1,450 1,450
Lighting Package       890 890
Heated front seats       690  
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Satellite radio       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690
Proximity key         1,080
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792      
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Navigation System   1,888      
Premium Package       5,720 3,488
Sunroof       1,293 1,200
Comfort Package       1,349 1,349
Lighting Package       828 828
Heated front seats       642  
Obstacle detection, rear       698 698
Satellite radio       465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 4,465 6,015 325 12,510 10,400
Options (change) 3,929 5,294 286 11,637 9,674
Destination 825 825 825 775 775
Total Price $46,855 $50,205 $49,815 $53,035 $59,675
Total Invoice $44,033 $47,099 $47,099 $49,380 $55,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6ML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$46,855$50,205$49,815$53,035$59,675
Adjustments for Features0-790-990-2,790-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$49,415$48,825$50,245$56,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,560$1,970$0$6,365
Total Invoice$44,033$47,099$47,099$49,380$55,554
Adjustments for Features0-741-936-2,598-2,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,033$46,358$46,163$46,782$52,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$2,130$0$5,919

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

Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6ML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera  $200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
Media drive $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,300$6,090$6,290$8,090$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790$990$2,790$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-741-936-2,598-2,853

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20102006
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height59.1 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft372.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested116554%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested116559%
Total Not Requested80041%
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 wipers100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested117530%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
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 liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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