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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,865 Cadillac CTS | ||||
| Difference: $90,835 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730 Cadillac CTS | ||||
| Difference: $85,672 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $33,675 | $131,350 | $147,450 | $198,950 |
| Base Invoice | $31,486 | $122,156 | $137,129 | $185,024 |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 8,215 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | |||
| Performance Collection, with summer tires | 2,980 | |||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,050 | |||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 6,818 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 208 | |||
| Performance Collection, with summer tires | 2,473 | |||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 976 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,445 | 1,475 | 425 | 425 |
| Options (change) | 9,499 | 1,371 | 395 | 395 |
| Destination | 745 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $45,865 | $136,700 | $151,750 | $203,250 |
| Total Invoice | $41,730 | $127,402 | $141,399 | $189,294 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,295 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,781 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | hp | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $45,865 | $136,700 | $151,750 | $203,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,540 | -14,640 | -14,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,865 | $127,160 | $137,110 | $188,685 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,950 | $61,525 |
| Total Invoice | $41,730 | $127,402 | $141,399 | $189,294 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,891 | -13,641 | -13,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,730 | $118,511 | $127,758 | $175,729 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,247 | $57,218 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,990 | $12,530 | $17,630 | $17,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,540 | $14,640 | $14,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,891 | -13,641 | -13,565 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | CTS | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,861 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 5625 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 20% |
| Performance Collection, with summer tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 28% |
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