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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: $51,045

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,641

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $1,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $36,968 $45,105
Performance Luxury Package 3,005        
Navigation System 1,650        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Wood trim     600    
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 2,644        
Navigation System 1,452        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Wood trim     528    
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) 6,130 325 2,075 12,510 10,400
Options (change) 5,394 286 1,826 11,637 9,674
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $51,250 $51,045 $69,200 $53,035 $59,675
Total Invoice $47,641 $47,769 $64,817 $49,380 $55,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$51,250$51,045$69,200$53,035$59,675
Adjustments for Features00-860-1,575-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,250$51,045$68,340$51,460$57,825
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$17,295$0$6,365
Total Invoice$47,641$47,769$64,817$49,380$55,554
Adjustments for Features00-806-1,466-1,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,641$47,769$64,011$47,914$53,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$16,370$0$5,918

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

Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VML350ML500
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 $40$40
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
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 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,880$5,880$6,740$7,455$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$860$1,575$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments00-806-1,466-1,722

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

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,941 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested121555%
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%
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 wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
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 cover75No
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 net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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%
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 cover75No
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 net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
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 wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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