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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: $61,365

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $66,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,349

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $61,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelGLSCTSCTSCTS
TrimAMG GLS63PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $125,300 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $116,529 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
285/40ZR22 1,250      
Sunshades, second row 380      
CD player, remote   300 300 300
20-way performance front seats   1,300    
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Polished alloy wheels   750    
285/40ZR22 1,163      
Sunshades, second row 353      
CD player, remote   264 264 264
20-way performance front seats   1,144    
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Polished alloy wheels   660    
Options (change) 1,630 4,890 300 300
Options (change) 1,516 4,303 264 264
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $127,925 $61,555 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $119,040 $57,349 $57,424 $66,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,815
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelGLSCTSCTSCTS
TrimAMG GLS63PerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/40-22245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$127,925$61,555$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features-10,9600-425-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,965$61,555$60,940$69,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$8,295
Total Invoice$119,040$57,349$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features-10,1990-398-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,841$57,349$57,026$64,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0$7,756

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelGLSCTSCTSCTS
TrimAMG GLS63PerformancePremiumVsport 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
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power door closers$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras$500   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information$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   
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$16,385$5,425$5,850$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,960$0$425$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,1990-398-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182015
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.3,621 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
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-speed200Yes
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 Vsport Premium

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

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