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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: $46,855

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,033

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $5,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $41,565 $43,365 $48,665
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,279 $40,980 $45,988
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Heated front seats 690        
Satellite radio 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Proximity key   1,080      
Performance Luxury Package     3,240 2,645  
Roof rack     325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof     900 900  
Navigation System       2,145  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698      
Heated front seats 642        
Satellite radio 465 465      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Proximity key   1,004      
Performance Luxury Package     2,851 2,328  
Roof rack     286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof     792 792  
Navigation System       1,888  
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 4,465 6,015 325
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 3,929 5,294 286
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $46,855 $50,205 $49,815
Total Invoice $49,380 $55,554 $44,033 $47,099 $47,099

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,035$59,675$46,855$50,205$49,815
Adjustments for Features-2,790-3,0650-790-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,245$56,610$46,855$49,415$48,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$2,560$1,970
Total Invoice$49,380$55,554$44,033$47,099$47,099
Adjustments for Features-2,598-2,8530-741-936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,782$52,701$44,033$46,358$46,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,919$0$2,325$2,130

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

Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,365$5,300$6,090$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$3,065$0$790$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,598-2,8530-741-936

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

Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in113.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.6 in
Height69.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,032 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 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft358.0 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 liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested117530%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
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 liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested116554%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested116559%
Total Not Requested80041%
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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