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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: $58,330

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $28,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,621

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $27,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSGL
TrimV8GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $85,300
Base Invoice $40,369 $79,329
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Heated steering wheel   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   600
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Heated steering wheel   209
Illuminated door sill trim plates   558
Options (change) 14,285 825
Options (change) 12,382 767
Destination 870 875
Total Price $58,330 $87,000
Total Invoice $53,621 $80,971

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,816
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSGL
TrimV8GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17295/40-21
Total Price$58,330$87,000
Adjustments for Features0-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,330$79,980
Total Invoice$53,621$80,971
Adjustments for Features0-6,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,621$74,437

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSGL
TrimV8GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,265$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,534

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in121.1 in
Length207.6 in200.6 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.883.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested220054%
Total Not Requested185046%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested261555%
Total Not Requested214045%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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