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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $15,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCTS
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $33,675
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $31,486
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Upholstered instrument panel 450 450      
Special order charge 250 250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Proximity key 650 650      
Premium Luxury Collection         8,215
Temporary spare tire         250
Performance Collection, with summer tires         2,980
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Upholstered instrument panel 419 419      
Special order charge 233 233      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Proximity key 605 605      
Premium Luxury Collection         6,818
Temporary spare tire         208
Performance Collection, with summer tires         2,473
Options (change) 12,640 12,640 5,330 1,680 11,445
Options (change) 11,758 11,758 4,958 1,563 9,499
Destination 925 925 925 925 745
Total Price $63,365 $61,865 $69,155 $101,005 $45,865
Total Invoice $58,997 $57,602 $64,380 $94,000 $41,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,406
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCTS
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8hp
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/50-18
Total Price$63,365$61,865$69,155$101,005$45,865
Adjustments for Features-6,295-4,595-6,945-11,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,070$57,270$62,210$89,960$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,140$32,890$0
Total Invoice$58,997$57,602$64,380$94,000$41,730
Adjustments for Features-5,861-4,278-6,465-10,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,136$53,324$57,915$83,721$41,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$4,779$30,585$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCTS
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid    $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,785$7,085$9,435$13,535$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$4,595$6,945$11,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,861-4,278-6,465-10,2790

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

Model Year20152008
ModelM-ClassCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in113.4 in
Length189.1 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.5 in
Height70.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,861 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 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested606586%
Total Not Requested100014%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%

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