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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,865

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $24,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,656

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $23,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201620162016
ModelGLSGLSGLSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390          
Parking Assist Package 1,290          
Multicontour seats 1,100          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     495 495 495
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380      
Heated second row seats 620 620        
CD player, remote       250 250 250
20-way performance front seats       1,300    
Driver Assist Package       2,540    
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293          
Parking Assist Package 1,200          
Multicontour seats 1,023          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     436 436 436
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349          
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353      
Heated second row seats 577 577        
CD player, remote       220 220 220
20-way performance front seats       1,144    
Driver Assist Package       2,235    
Options (change) 17,110 3,465 380 4,585 745 745
Options (change) 15,915 3,223 353 4,035 656 656
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $86,735 $98,240 $125,405 $61,865 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $80,731 $91,429 $116,691 $57,656 $58,391 $67,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,322
Model Year201720172017201620162016
ModelGLSGLSGLSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$86,735$98,240$125,405$61,865$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features-7,255-8,345-10,0950-425-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,480$89,895$115,310$61,865$62,000$70,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,415$35,830$0$135$8,780
Total Invoice$80,731$91,429$116,691$57,656$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features-6,753-7,766-9,3940-398-982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,978$83,663$107,297$57,656$57,993$66,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,685$33,319$0$337$8,421

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201720172017201620162016
ModelGLSGLSGLSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150   
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Running boards $350$350   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player$125$125$125   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0$0
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power release, second row seats  $50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Total Value of Features$13,310$14,400$16,150$6,055$6,480$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,255$8,345$10,095$0$425$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,753-7,766-9,3940-398-982

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172016
ModelGLSCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in114.6 in
Length202.0 in195.5 in
Width76.1 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested207580%
Total Not Requested51520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested190083%
Total Not Requested40017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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 V-Sport Premium

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

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