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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: $160,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,212

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $150,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,280 $226,900
Base Invoice $53,326 $211,017
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Polished alloy wheels 800  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Wood trim 600  
Recaro performance seats 2,822  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Polished alloy wheels 664  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Wood trim 498  
Options (change) 7,845 0
Options (change) 6,511 0
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100
Total Price $69,500 $229,925
Total Invoice $63,212 $214,042

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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: $136,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,893
Model Year20092017
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine556hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 101940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$69,500$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-23,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,500$206,360
Total Invoice$63,212$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-21,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,212$192,105

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

Model Year20092017
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$28,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$23,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-21,937

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,969 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.3 ft3

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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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