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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: $69,500

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $72,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,212

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $69,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,280 $139,500
Base Invoice $53,326 $129,735
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Polished alloy wheels 800 1,700
Recaro performance seats 2,822  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Wood trim 498  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Polished alloy wheels 664 1,581
Options (change) 7,845 1,700
Options (change) 6,511 1,581
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $69,500 $142,125
Total Invoice $63,212 $132,241

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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: $63,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,464
Model Year20092014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine556hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$69,500$142,125
Adjustments for Features0-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,500$132,920
Total Invoice$63,212$132,241
Adjustments for Features0-8,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,212$123,676

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

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,565

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20092014
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 Weight4,255 lb.4,806 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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