Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $95,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $89,593

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,475 $144,200
Base Invoice $45,372 $134,106
Sunroof 1,200  
Sunroof 996  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 996 0
Destination 720 875
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $52,695 $148,075
Total Invoice $48,388 $137,981

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac CTS dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,726
Model Year20062008
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine400hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$52,695$148,075
Adjustments for Features0-15,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$132,120
Total Invoice$48,388$137,981
Adjustments for Features0-14,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$123,114

Return to top

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

Model Year20062008
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$18,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,867

Return to top

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

Model Year20062008
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.4 in124.6 in
Length190.1 in205.0 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.4,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft316.3 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.