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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $33,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $32,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelGLCTS
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,300 $33,675
Base Invoice $75,609 $31,486
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550  
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
AWD   1,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Temporary spare tire   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512  
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
AWD   1,577
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Temporary spare tire   208
Options (change) 550 14,800
Options (change) 512 12,526
Destination 875 745
Total Price $82,725 $49,220
Total Invoice $76,996 $44,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,844
Model Year20092008
ModelGLCTS
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/50-18
Total Price$82,725$49,220
Adjustments for Features-7,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,780$49,220
Total Invoice$76,996$44,757
Adjustments for Features-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,601$44,757

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
ModelGLCTS
TrimGL550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,710$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
ModelGLCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in113.4 in
Length200.6 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.5 in
Height72.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested486569%
Total Not Requested220031%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%

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