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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: $90,290

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $141,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,314

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $131,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $83,995 $224,650
Base Invoice $78,535 $208,925
Luxury Package 1,600  
CD player, remote 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,250  
Wheels, dark finish 900 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300 500
Carbon fiber trim   3,700
Luxury Package 1,408  
CD player, remote 220  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Wheels, dark finish 792 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264 465
Carbon fiber trim   3,441
Options (change) 4,300 4,200
Options (change) 3,784 3,906
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100
Total Price $90,290 $231,875
Total Invoice $84,314 $215,856

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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: $123,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,097
Model Year20162016
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine640hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$90,290$231,875
Adjustments for Features0-17,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,290$214,210
Total Invoice$84,314$215,856
Adjustments for Features0-16,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,314$199,411

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

Model Year20162016
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Performance traction management$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
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
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,740$24,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,445

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

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,145 lb.4,969 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 CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%

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