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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: $61,865

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,656

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
CD player, remote 250 250 250      
Driver Assist Package 2,540          
20-way performance front seats 1,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 720 720  
Multicontour front seats       1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package       3,920 3,920  
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 2,800 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       310 310  
Rear seat pass-through       160 160 160
Around view cameras       320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel       330    
Special order charge       250 250 250
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380
Rear side airbags       420 420 420
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570 570  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620  
Heated second row seats       620 620 620
Proximity key       650 650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls       790 790  
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090
CD player, remote 220 220 220      
Driver Assist Package 2,235          
20-way performance front seats 1,144          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 670 670  
Multicontour front seats       1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package       3,646 3,646  
Driver Assistance Package       2,604 2,744 1,814
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       288 288  
Rear seat pass-through       149 149 149
Around view cameras       298 298  
Upholstered instrument panel       307    
Special order charge       233 233 233
Sunshades, second row       353 353 353
Rear side airbags       391 391 391
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530 530  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507  
Heated second row seats       577 577 577
Proximity key       605 605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls       735 735  
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 4,585 745 745 18,410 18,080 5,970
Options (change) 4,035 656 656 17,125 16,958 5,554
Destination 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $61,865 $62,425 $71,695 $67,125 $78,455 $104,145
Total Invoice $57,656 $58,391 $67,059 $62,495 $73,172 $96,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,588
Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$61,865$62,425$71,695$67,125$78,455$104,145
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,050-270-2,320-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,865$62,000$70,645$66,855$76,135$98,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$8,780$0$9,280$31,570
Total Invoice$57,656$58,391$67,059$62,495$73,172$96,922
Adjustments for Features0-398-982-251-2,164-5,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,656$57,993$66,077$62,244$71,008$91,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$8,421$0$8,764$29,355

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

Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows $100$100   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Running boards    $350 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player   $125$125 
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Boost gauge  $75   
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0   
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,280$6,905$6,125$8,175$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,050$270$2,320$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-982-251-2,164-5,323

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

Model Year20162014
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in114.8 in
Length195.5 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.771.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested21510%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested21510%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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