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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $18,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $17,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $27,368 $45,372
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620   1,300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590    
Luxury Package       1,800  
Sport Package       1,640  
Navigation system       2,995  
Folding second row seats       400  
Sunroof       1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507   1,079  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549    
Luxury Package       1,493  
Sport Package       1,361  
Navigation system       2,486  
Folding second row seats       332  
Sunroof       996 996
Options (change) 7,820 7,820 590 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 7,274 7,274 549 7,747 996
Destination 875 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,685 $66,285 $96,455 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $53,710 $61,708 $89,765 $35,835 $48,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,223
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$57,685$66,285$96,455$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-6,070-6,420-12,32000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,615$59,865$84,135$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$32,520$0$13,370
Total Invoice$53,710$61,708$89,765$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-5,652-5,977-11,46500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,058$55,731$78,300$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$30,242$0$12,553

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

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound  $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined 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$8,560$8,910$14,810$2,490$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$6,420$12,320$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,652-5,977-11,46500

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

Model Year20122006
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in113.4 in
Length189.1 in190.1 in
Width75.2 in70.6 in
Height70.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested64033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested64033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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