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

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,560

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $7,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,023

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $7,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelDTSGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimPerformanceGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,805 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $50,308 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Platinum Edition 4,795        
designo Package   3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 1,030 450 450
Blind spot warning system   550      
Satellite radio   460      
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850   850  
Advanced Lighting Package     800   1,050
Premium 1 Package     1,350    
Laminated front side windows     150    
Wood trim       0 0
Platinum Edition 3,980        
designo Package   3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 958 419 419
Blind spot warning system   512      
Satellite radio   428      
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233  
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791   791  
Advanced Lighting Package     744   977
Premium 1 Package     1,256    
Laminated front side windows     140    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,795 10,515 10,805 8,075 8,025
Options (change) 3,980 9,781 10,050 7,511 7,464
Destination 920 995 995 995 995
Total Price $59,520 $51,560 $61,790 $65,320 $78,920
Total Invoice $55,208 $48,023 $57,536 $60,819 $73,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,340
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelDTSGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimPerformanceGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionA4T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$59,520$51,560$61,790$65,320$78,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-4,190-4,975-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,520$50,320$57,600$60,345$72,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,280$10,025$22,175
Total Invoice$55,208$48,023$57,536$60,819$73,466
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-3,902-4,632-5,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,208$46,868$53,634$56,187$67,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,766$9,319$20,617

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelDTSGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimPerformanceGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200 $200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200 $200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights$50 $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 $150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,590$9,830$12,780$13,565$15,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$4,190$4,975$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,155-3,902-4,632-5,981

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092018
ModelDTSGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in113.1 in
Length207.6 in183.3 in
Width74.8 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.856.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested197552%
Total Not Requested185048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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