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Mercury Mariner vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,705

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $18,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,315

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $17,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelMarinerMarinerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierHybridLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,852 $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Amenities Package 590          
Heating Package 295          
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195          
Navigation system 1,995          
Moon and Tune Package 795          
Remote start 345 345        
Premium Package   3,595        
Sunroof   795        
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Roof rack     325 325 325 325
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Amenities Package 502          
Heating Package 251          
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166          
Navigation system 1,696          
Moon and Tune Package 676          
Remote start 293 293        
Premium Package   3,056        
Sunroof   676        
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Roof rack     286 286 286 286
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 4,215 4,735 4,970 3,970 675 1,475
Options (change) 3,584 4,025 4,374 3,494 594 1,298
Destination 725 725 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,705 $32,550 $48,015 $49,055 $51,320 $66,885
Total Invoice $27,315 $29,602 $45,100 $46,148 $48,502 $62,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,399
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelMarinerMarinerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierHybridLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$29,705$32,550$48,015$49,055$51,320$66,885
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,540-2,450-4,415-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,705$32,425$45,475$46,605$46,905$63,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$0$1,130$1,430$17,635
Total Invoice$27,315$29,602$45,100$46,148$48,502$62,599
Adjustments for Features0-114-2,386-2,305-4,173-3,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,315$29,488$42,714$43,843$44,329$59,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,173$0$1,129$1,615$16,352

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelMarinerMarinerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierHybridLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000     
CVT $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75 
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,665$7,080$6,990$8,955$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,540$2,450$4,415$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114-2,386-2,305-4,173-3,533

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in113.4 in
Length175.2 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.6 in
Height67.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested232586%
Total Not Requested37514%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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