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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: $73,495

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $161,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,951

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $149,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $230,900
Base Invoice $65,356 $214,737
Polished alloy wheels 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Polished alloy wheels 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,116
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $73,495 $234,725
Total Invoice $68,951 $218,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $143,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,908
Model Year20152015
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine556hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 101940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$73,495$234,725
Adjustments for Features0-17,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,495$216,870
Total Invoice$68,951$218,478
Adjustments for Features0-16,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,951$201,859

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

Model Year20152015
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather headliner $1000
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,550$23,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,619

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

Model Year20152015
ModelCTSS-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in115.9 in
Length188.5 in197.9 in
Width74.1 in74.7 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,248 lb.4,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft310.4 ft3

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