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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: $47,805

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,887

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $4,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
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     3,690 3,095    
Roof rack     325 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Navigation System       2,145    
Wood trim           600
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     3,247 2,724    
Roof rack     286 286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,102   1,012
Navigation System       1,888    
Wood trim           528
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 5,165 6,715 325 2,075
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 4,545 6,000 286 1,826
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $47,805 $51,155 $50,465 $66,610
Total Invoice $49,380 $55,554 $44,887 $48,043 $47,716 $62,307

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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: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,175
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$53,035$59,675$47,805$51,155$50,465$66,610
Adjustments for Features-2,490-2,7650-790-790-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,545$56,910$47,805$50,365$49,675$66,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$2,560$1,870$18,355
Total Invoice$49,380$55,554$44,887$48,043$47,716$62,307
Adjustments for Features-2,318-2,5740-742-747-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,062$52,980$44,887$47,301$46,969$61,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$2,414$2,082$16,999

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

Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Proximity key $250$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$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack  $300$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,355$8,630$5,865$6,655$6,655$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$2,765$0$790$790$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,318-2,5740-742-747-421

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

Model Year20062011
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested116547%
Total Not Requested130053%

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
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested116551%
Total Not Requested110049%
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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