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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: $62,375

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,076

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $4,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTS
TrimML350ML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,300 $98,400 $58,280
Base Invoice $44,919 $91,512 $53,326
Premium 1 Package 4,030    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Upholstered instrument panel 450    
Special order charge 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 900
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Proximity key 650    
Recaro performance seats     3,400
Navigation System     2,145
Wood trim     600
Premium 1 Package 3,748    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Upholstered instrument panel 419    
Special order charge 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 747
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Proximity key 605    
Recaro performance seats     2,822
Navigation System     1,780
Wood trim     498
Options (change) 13,150 2,190 7,045
Options (change) 12,232 2,037 5,847
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $62,375 $101,515 $68,700
Total Invoice $58,076 $94,474 $62,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,797
Model Year201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTS
TrimML350ML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6518hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$62,375$101,515$68,700
Adjustments for Features-4,645-10,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,730$90,770$68,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,040$0
Total Invoice$58,076$94,474$62,548
Adjustments for Features-4,325-10,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,751$84,474$62,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,723$0

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

Model Year201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCTS
TrimML350ML63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,085$14,185$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$10,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,325-10,0000

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

Model Year20152009
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.3,862 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 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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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