Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,170

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,436

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $4,985

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500PerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Premium Package 6,150 3,750        
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 495 495 495  
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Satellite radio 500 500        
Heated front seats 690          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750        
Proximity key   1,080        
20-way performance front seats     1,300      
CD player, remote     250 250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof           1,250
Luxury Package           1,600
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Premium Package 5,720 3,488        
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 436 436 436  
Rear side airbags 358 358        
Satellite radio 465 465        
Heated front seats 642          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698        
Proximity key   1,004        
20-way performance front seats     1,144      
CD player, remote     220 220 220 220
Panoramic sunroof           1,100
Luxury Package           1,408
Options (change) 13,645 11,535 2,045 745 745 3,100
Options (change) 12,693 10,730 1,800 656 656 2,728
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $54,170 $60,810 $59,325 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090
Total Invoice $50,436 $56,610 $55,421 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz M-Class dealer quotes or Cadillac CTS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,972
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500PerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$54,170$60,810$59,325$62,425$71,695$89,090
Adjustments for Features0-275-3,225-4,825-5,450-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$60,535$56,100$57,600$66,245$85,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$1,500$10,145$29,090
Total Invoice$50,436$56,610$55,421$58,391$67,059$83,258
Adjustments for Features0-256-3,013-4,513-5,098-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,436$56,354$52,408$53,878$61,961$79,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$1,470$9,553$27,205

Return to top

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

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML350ML500PerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$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$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
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 trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$8,180$11,130$12,730$13,355$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$3,225$4,825$5,450$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-3,013-4,513-5,098-3,645

Return to top

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in114.6 in
Length188.5 in195.5 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height69.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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 cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%
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 cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300-50%
Total Not Requested-900150%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.