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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: $58,265

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $27,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,454

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $25,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGLCTSCTSCTS
TrimGL550PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $78,539 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Heated steering wheel 225      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
CD player, remote   300 300 300
20-way performance front seats   1,300    
Heated steering wheel 209      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
CD player, remote   264 264 264
20-way performance front seats   1,144    
Options (change) 825 1,600 300 300
Options (change) 767 1,408 264 264
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $86,150 $58,265 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $80,181 $54,454 $57,424 $66,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,855
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGLCTSCTSCTS
TrimGL550PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$86,150$58,265$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features-5,2350-1,675-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,915$58,265$59,690$67,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425$9,720
Total Invoice$80,181$54,454$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features-4,8720-1,567-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,309$54,454$55,857$63,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,403$9,158

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGLCTSCTSCTS
TrimGL550PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$12,185$6,950$8,625$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0$1,675$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8720-1,567-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
ModelGLCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in114.6 in
Length200.6 in195.5 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height72.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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