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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: $70,560

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $28,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,014

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $26,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $94,990 $63,600
Base Invoice $88,341 $59,466
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,960
Roof rack   325
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 1,725
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 3,060 3,435
Options (change) 2,846 3,023
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $98,925 $70,560
Total Invoice $92,062 $66,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,384
Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine518hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$98,925$70,560
Adjustments for Features-8,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,690$70,560
Total Invoice$92,062$66,014
Adjustments for Features-7,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,398$66,014

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,060$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6640

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in113.4 in
Length189.1 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.6 in
Height70.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft358.0 ft3

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