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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $35,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $32,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML63 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $88,341 $56,520 $67,540
Driver Assistance Package 2,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Heated second row seats 620    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Driver Assistance Package 1,953    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Heated second row seats 577    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 4,035 3,445 595
Options (change) 3,753 3,067 530
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $99,900 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $92,969 $60,582 $69,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,953
Model Year201220182018
ModelM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML63 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$99,900$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features-3,6900-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,210$63,935$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$92,969$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features-3,4340-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,535$60,582$68,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,889

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelM-ClassCTSCTS
TrimML63 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,250$6,560$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4340-594

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in114.6 in
Length189.1 in195.5 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height70.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested112554%

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