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

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,215

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,615

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $8,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelDTSGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPerformanceGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,805 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $50,308 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Platinum Edition 4,795          
Adaptive cruise control 1,695          
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890    
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250 250      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         600 600
Synthetic suede headliner         1,600  
Platinum Edition 3,980          
Adaptive cruise control 1,407          
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548    
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233 233      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         558 558
Synthetic suede headliner         1,488  
Options (change) 6,490 17,110 13,040 11,970 3,540 1,940
Options (change) 5,387 15,913 12,128 11,133 3,292 1,804
Destination 920 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $61,215 $70,305 $81,785 $75,580 $107,085 $112,635
Total Invoice $56,615 $65,454 $76,131 $70,074 $99,659 $104,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,458
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelDTSGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPerformanceGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp V8302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$61,215$70,305$81,785$75,580$107,085$112,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,780-9,155-8,680-7,755-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,215$64,525$72,630$66,900$99,330$104,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,105$2,375$34,805$40,355
Total Invoice$56,615$65,454$76,131$70,074$99,659$104,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,381-8,522-8,048-7,217-7,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,615$60,073$67,609$62,026$92,442$97,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,536$1,953$32,369$37,530

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelDTSGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPerformanceGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,205$11,985$15,360$14,885$13,960$13,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,780$9,155$8,680$7,755$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,381-8,522-8,048-7,217-7,217

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092018
ModelDTSGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in114.8 in
Length207.6 in189.1 in
Width74.8 in75.8 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.880.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested282574%
Total Not Requested100026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested237533%
Total Not Requested481567%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested80018%
Total Not Requested370082%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested80018%
Total Not Requested370082%

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