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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: $47,970

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,477

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $7,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,500 $33,675
Base Invoice $45,105 $31,486
Lighting Package 890  
Sunroof 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Proximity key 1,080  
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
3.6L V6   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
AWD   1,900
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Lighting Package 828  
Sunroof 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Proximity key 1,004  
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
3.6L V6   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
AWD   1,577
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 5,200 13,550
Options (change) 4,837 11,246
Destination 775 745
Total Price $54,475 $47,970
Total Invoice $50,717 $43,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,021
Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$54,475$47,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,475$46,005
Total Invoice$50,717$43,477
Adjustments for Features0-1,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,717$41,696

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,781

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.5 in
Height69.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested142535%
Total Not Requested270065%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190027%
Total Not Requested516573%

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