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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: $48,390

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500BaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $33,908 $53,326
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Proximity key   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,300  
Premium Collection     10,050  
Navigation System       2,145
Wood trim       600
Panoramic sunroof       900
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Proximity key   1,004    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,079  
Premium Collection     8,342  
Navigation System       1,780
Wood trim       498
Panoramic sunroof       747
Options (change) 11,060 8,950 11,350 3,645
Options (change) 10,288 8,325 9,421 3,025
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $51,585 $58,225 $48,390 $65,300
Total Invoice $48,031 $54,205 $44,104 $59,726

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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: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500BaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$51,585$58,225$48,390$65,300
Adjustments for Features-2,235-2,510-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,350$55,715$47,715$65,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$17,585
Total Invoice$48,031$54,205$44,104$59,726
Adjustments for Features-2,081-2,337-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,950$51,868$43,489$59,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$16,237

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

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500BaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
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$7,840$8,115$6,280$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$2,510$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,081-2,337-6150

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

Model Year20062009
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 Weight4,624 lb.3,862 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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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
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested215055%
Total Not Requested172545%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
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 surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested442550%
Total Not Requested435550%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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