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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $95,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $89,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,675 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $31,486 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,090    
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,014    
Options (change) 11,445 1,090 0 0
Options (change) 9,499 1,014 0 0
Destination 745 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $45,865 $140,965 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $41,730 $131,229 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $84,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,431
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Enginehp 536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$45,865$140,965$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-10,815-17,190-17,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$130,150$144,335$194,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,185$64,635
Total Invoice$41,730$131,229$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-10,068-16,013-16,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$121,161$134,449$181,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,288$60,180

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

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$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 collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50
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   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer $100 $100
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$13,630$20,005$20,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,815$17,190$17,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,068-16,013-16,004

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

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.4 in124.6 in
Length191.6 in206.5 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested575081%
Total Not Requested131519%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%

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