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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: $70,740

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $34,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,148

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $32,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $94,990
Base Invoice $59,106 $88,341
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,970
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595  
Roof rack 325  
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,832
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524  
Roof rack 286  
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Options (change) 4,030 9,610
Options (change) 3,547 8,938
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $70,740 $105,475
Total Invoice $66,148 $98,154

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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: $26,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,319
Model Year20132012
ModelCTSM-Class
TrimCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$70,740$105,475
Adjustments for Features0-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,740$97,215
Total Invoice$66,148$98,154
Adjustments for Features0-7,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,148$90,467

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

Model Year20132012
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
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$3,800$12,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,687

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

Model Year20132012
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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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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