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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: $70,285

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $30,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,591

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $27,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $97,250 $63,215
Base Invoice $90,443 $59,106
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Rear seat pass-through 160  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,150
Recaro performance seats   3,400
Roof rack   325
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Rear seat pass-through 149  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,012
Recaro performance seats   2,992
Roof rack   286
Options (change) 2,350 4,875
Options (change) 2,186 4,290
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $100,525 $70,285
Total Invoice $93,554 $65,591

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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: $20,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,996
Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine518hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
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$100,525$70,285
Adjustments for Features-9,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,890$70,285
Total Invoice$93,554$65,591
Adjustments for Features-8,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,587$65,591

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

Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassCTS
TrimML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
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 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,835$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9670

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS features.

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

Model Year20142012
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.4,061 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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