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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: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $87,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $82,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,475 $139,500
Base Invoice $45,372 $129,735
Sunroof 1,200  
Sunroof 996  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 996 0
Destination 720 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $52,695 $140,425
Total Invoice $48,388 $130,660

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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: $73,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,460
Model Year20062014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine400hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$52,695$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-13,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$126,655
Total Invoice$48,388$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-12,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$117,848

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

Model Year20062014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$17,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,812

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

Model Year20062014
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.4 in124.6 in
Length190.1 in206.5 in
Width70.6 in74.8 in
Height56.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft316.3 ft3

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