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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,485

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $22,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,576

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $20,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelDTSGLGLGLGL
TrimPerformanceGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,695 $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $46,465 $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740
Navigation system 1,795        
Sunroof 1,200        
Adaptive cruise control 1,000        
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Premium 2 Package   5,850 5,850    
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290    
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Driver Assistance Package       1,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0
Navigation system 1,490        
Sunroof 996        
Adaptive cruise control 830        
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Premium 2 Package   5,441 5,441    
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200    
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Driver Assistance Package       1,814  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0
Options (change) 3,995 13,315 13,315 2,795 0
Options (change) 3,316 12,385 12,385 2,600 0
Destination 795 905 905 905 905
Total Price $54,485 $76,620 $78,120 $90,600 $117,830
Total Invoice $50,576 $71,322 $72,717 $84,322 $109,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,564
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelDTSGLGLGLGL
TrimPerformanceGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$54,485$76,620$78,120$90,600$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-8,790-8,790-12,155-14,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$67,830$69,330$78,445$103,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$10,615$35,420
Total Invoice$50,576$71,322$72,717$84,322$109,645
Adjustments for Features0-8,182-8,182-11,313-13,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,576$63,140$64,535$73,009$96,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$9,869$32,938

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelDTSGLGLGLGL
TrimPerformanceGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,205$13,995$13,995$17,360$19,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,790$8,790$12,155$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,182-8,182-11,313-13,567

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062013
ModelDTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in121.0 in
Length207.6 in201.6 in
Width74.8 in76.4 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.893.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested169048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested169048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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