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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: $59,325

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $35,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,421

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $32,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML63 AMGPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,590 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $86,109 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Heated steering wheel 225        
Heated second row seats 620        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580        
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250
20-way performance front seats   1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495  
Luxury Package         1,600
Panoramic sunroof         1,250
Heated steering wheel 209        
Heated second row seats 577        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539        
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220
20-way performance front seats   1,144      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436  
Luxury Package         1,408
Panoramic sunroof         1,100
Options (change) 1,425 2,045 745 745 3,100
Options (change) 1,325 1,800 656 656 2,728
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $94,890 $59,325 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090
Total Invoice $88,309 $55,421 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,404
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML63 AMGPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$94,890$59,325$62,425$71,695$89,090
Adjustments for Features-1,5950-1,675-2,300-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,295$59,325$60,750$69,395$87,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425$10,070$28,365
Total Invoice$88,309$55,421$58,391$67,059$83,258
Adjustments for Features-1,4840-1,567-2,151-1,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,825$55,421$56,824$64,908$81,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,403$9,487$26,529

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

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelM-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimML63 AMGPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Power liftgate$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
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    
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   $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$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    
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer$100    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Alloy wheels$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  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$10,300$8,705$10,380$11,005$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0$1,675$2,300$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4840-1,567-2,151-1,308

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

Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in114.6 in
Length188.5 in195.5 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height70.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 outlet100Yes
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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