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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: $72,275

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $126,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,523

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $117,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $63,600 $194,000
Base Invoice $59,466 $180,420
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Wood trim 600  
iPod integration   425
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Wood trim 528  
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 5,150 425
Options (change) 4,532 395
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,600 3,000
Total Price $72,275 $198,300
Total Invoice $67,523 $184,690

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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: $114,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,186
Model Year20142008
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine556hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$72,275$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-11,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,275$186,510
Total Invoice$67,523$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-10,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,523$173,709

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

Model Year20142008
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,940$16,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,981

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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 Year20142008
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.6 in124.6 in
Length195.5 in205.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.5,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 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 pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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