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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,365

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $88,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,424

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $82,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelCTSCTSS-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $139,500
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $129,735
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 530    
20-way performance front seats 1,300    
CD player, remote 300 300  
Advanced Security Package 395    
Driver Assist Package 2,540    
Polished alloy wheels 750   1,700
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 4,650
Driver Assistance Package     2,800
Heated second row seats     620
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 466    
20-way performance front seats 1,144    
CD player, remote 264 264  
Advanced Security Package 348    
Driver Assist Package 2,235    
Polished alloy wheels 660   1,581
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 4,325
Driver Assistance Package     2,604
Heated second row seats     577
Options (change) 5,815 300 9,770
Options (change) 5,117 264 9,087
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $62,480 $61,365 $150,195
Total Invoice $58,163 $57,424 $139,747

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,605
Model Year201520152014
ModelCTSCTSS-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp I4272hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$62,480$61,365$150,195
Adjustments for Features00-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,480$61,365$144,050
Cost Above Minimum$1,115$0$0
Total Invoice$58,163$57,424$139,747
Adjustments for Features00-5,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,163$57,424$134,029
Cost Above Minimum$739$0$0

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

Model Year201520152014
ModelCTSCTSS-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,075$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,718

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

Model Year20152014
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.6 in124.6 in
Length195.5 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,651 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested200087%
Total Not Requested30013%

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