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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: $56,040

Cadillac DTS Premium   
Difference: $30,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,964

Cadillac DTS Premium   
Difference: $27,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSGL
TrimPremiumGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,425 $85,300
Base Invoice $51,432 $79,329
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Heated steering wheel   225
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 695 225
Options (change) 612 209
Destination 920 875
Total Price $56,040 $86,400
Total Invoice $52,964 $80,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,775
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSGL
TrimPremiumGL550
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$56,040$86,400
Adjustments for Features0-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,040$77,080
Total Invoice$52,964$80,413
Adjustments for Features0-8,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,964$71,739

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102012
ModelDTSGL
TrimPremiumGL550
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
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$4,465$13,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,674

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102012
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 Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

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