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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: $62,615

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $32,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,389

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $28,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $85,995 $92,590
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $81,695 $86,109
Performance Seat and Cluster Package 1,830      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Luxury Package     2,075  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
Heated steering wheel       225
Illuminated door sill trim plates       580
Heated second row seats       620
Performance Seat and Cluster Package 1,629      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Luxury Package     1,847  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
Heated steering wheel       209
Illuminated door sill trim plates       539
Heated second row seats       577
Options (change) 2,425 595 3,525 1,425
Options (change) 2,159 530 3,138 1,325
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $62,615 $72,385 $91,515 $94,890
Total Invoice $59,389 $68,780 $86,828 $88,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,813
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19295/40-20
Total Price$62,615$72,385$91,515$94,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,075-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,615$70,410$90,440$93,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,795$27,825$0
Total Invoice$59,389$68,780$86,828$88,309
Adjustments for Features0-1,877-1,020-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,389$66,903$85,808$87,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,514$26,419$0

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

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCTSCTSCTSM-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Performance traction management  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,085$11,060$10,160$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,075$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,877-1,020-1,107

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

Model Year20172011
ModelCTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in114.7 in
Length195.5 in188.5 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.772.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Performance Seat and Cluster Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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