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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: $72,480

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $34,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,679

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $31,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $97,250
Base Invoice $59,106 $90,443
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,090
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Roof rack 325  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Rear seat pass-through   160
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,014
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524  
Roof rack 286  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Rear seat pass-through   149
Options (change) 5,770 8,900
Options (change) 5,078 8,278
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $72,480 $107,075
Total Invoice $67,679 $99,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,978
Model Year20122014
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$72,480$107,075
Adjustments for Features0-8,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,480$98,490
Total Invoice$67,679$99,646
Adjustments for Features0-7,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,679$91,657

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

Model Year20122014
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$12,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,989

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

Model Year20122014
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.8 in
Length191.6 in189.1 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height59.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,464 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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