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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $11,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $11,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML5002.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $27,368 $45,372
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Sport Package     1,640  
Luxury Package     1,800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,300  
Folding second row seats     400  
Navigation system     2,995  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200 996 996
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Sport Package     1,361  
Luxury Package     1,493  
Leather seating surfaces     1,079  
Folding second row seats     332  
Navigation system     2,486  
Options (change) 10,310 7,120 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 9,590 6,623 7,747 996
Destination 775 775 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,835 $56,395 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $47,333 $52,503 $35,835 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,378
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML5002.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$50,835$56,395$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-4,425-4,45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,410$51,945$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$0$13,370
Total Invoice$47,333$52,503$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-4,120-4,14300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,213$48,360$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,147$0$12,553

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML5002.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,215$2,765$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$4,450$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,120-4,14300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062006
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.4 in
Length188.5 in190.1 in
Width75.2 in70.6 in
Height69.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested215055%
Total Not Requested172545%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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