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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: $51,710

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,484

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
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     3,005    
Navigation System     2,145    
Roof rack     325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Touring Package       2,810  
All-Season Tire Package       850  
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     2,644    
Navigation System     1,888    
Roof rack     286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof     1,012   1,012
Touring Package       2,473  
All-Season Tire Package       748  
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 6,625 3,985 2,075
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 5,830 3,507 1,826
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $51,710 $54,630 $67,485
Total Invoice $49,380 $55,554 $48,484 $51,415 $63,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18245/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$53,035$59,675$51,710$54,630$67,485
Adjustments for Features-1,790-2,065-190-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,245$57,610$51,520$53,940$67,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$2,420$15,965
Total Invoice$49,380$55,554$48,484$51,415$63,127
Adjustments for Features-1,667-1,922-178-6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,713$53,632$48,306$50,766$63,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,919$0$2,460$14,821

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

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $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
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
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 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,755$8,030$6,155$6,655$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$2,065$190$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,667-1,922-178-6490

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

Model Year20062012
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.4,061 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, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested285074%
Total Not Requested102526%
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, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested111550%
Total Not Requested110050%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested40041%
Total Not Requested57559%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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