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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $22,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $20,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSCTSCTS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $56,520 $67,540
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     595 595
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Technology Package       2,850  
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     530 530
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Technology Package       2,537  
Options (change) 17,110 3,465 380 3,445 595
Options (change) 15,915 3,223 353 3,067 530
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $86,735 $98,240 $125,405 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $80,731 $91,429 $116,691 $60,582 $69,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,866
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSCTSCTS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$86,735$98,240$125,405$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features-6,750-7,840-9,5900-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,985$90,400$115,815$63,935$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,415$35,830$0$8,125
Total Invoice$80,731$91,429$116,691$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features-6,283-7,296-8,9240-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,448$84,133$107,767$60,582$68,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,685$33,319$0$7,889

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSCTSCTS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $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
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Backup collision intervention   $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
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400$400
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication   $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $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 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Approach detection   $25$25
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting   $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  
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$13,360$14,450$16,200$6,610$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,750$7,840$9,590$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,283-7,296-8,9240-594

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172018
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology 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
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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