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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: $71,160

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,542

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $15,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGLCTS
TrimGL550CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $85,300 $63,600
Base Invoice $79,329 $59,466
Cargo tray 160  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,960
Roof rack crossbars 320  
Wood trim   600
Roof rack   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo tray 149  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,725
Roof rack crossbars 298  
Wood trim   528
Roof rack   286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 2,430 4,035
Options (change) 2,261 3,551
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $88,605 $71,160
Total Invoice $82,465 $66,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,082
Model Year20122014
ModelGLCTS
TrimGL550CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-19
Total Price$88,605$71,160
Adjustments for Features-8,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,180$71,160
Total Invoice$82,465$66,542
Adjustments for Features-7,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,624$66,542

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
ModelGLCTS
TrimGL550CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,325$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
ModelGLCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in113.4 in
Length200.6 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.6 in
Height72.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,941 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft358.0 ft3

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