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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $48,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $45,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelCTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,675 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $86,397 $129,735
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Polished alloy wheels     1,700
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Polished alloy wheels     1,581
Options (change) 11,195 0 1,700
Options (change) 9,291 0 1,581
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $45,615 $93,825 $142,125
Total Invoice $41,522 $87,322 $132,241

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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: $41,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,630
Model Year200820142014
ModelCTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Enginehp 449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$45,615$93,825$142,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,630-11,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$87,195$130,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$43,475
Total Invoice$41,522$87,322$132,241
Adjustments for Features0-6,170-10,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,522$81,152$121,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,431

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

Model Year200820142014
ModelCTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$10,105$14,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,630$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,170-10,658

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

Model Year20082014
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.4 in124.6 in
Length191.6 in206.5 in
Width72.5 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested576582%
Total Not Requested130018%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested290070%
Total Not Requested122530%

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