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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: $50,065

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $40,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,319

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $37,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-Class
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $87,000
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $80,910
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645    
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Rearview camera 355 355    
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
iPod integration       375
Voice control for nav and audio       510
Obstacle detection, rear       770
Proximity key       1,110
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328    
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Rearview camera 312 312    
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
iPod integration       349
Voice control for nav and audio       474
Obstacle detection, rear       716
Proximity key       1,032
Options (change) 8,215 6,620 575 2,765
Options (change) 7,229 5,826 506 2,571
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $50,605 $50,810 $50,065 $90,640
Total Invoice $47,333 $47,631 $47,319 $84,356

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,425
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-Class
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18295/40-20
Total Price$50,605$50,810$50,065$90,640
Adjustments for Features000-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,605$50,810$50,065$84,610
Cost Above Minimum$540$745$0$0
Total Invoice$47,333$47,631$47,319$84,356
Adjustments for Features000-5,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,333$47,631$47,319$78,744
Cost Above Minimum$14$312$0$0

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

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-Class
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$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
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,765$4,765$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments000-5,612

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

Model Year20102008
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.7 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height59.1 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,432 lb.5,093 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested141570%
Total Not Requested60030%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested141578%
Total Not Requested40022%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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