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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: $61,335

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $73,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,155

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $68,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
20-way performance front seats 1,300          
CD player, remote 300 300 300      
Driver Assist Package 2,540          
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 530          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,850    
iPod integration       425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof       1,010    
20-way performance front seats 1,144          
CD player, remote 264 264 264      
Driver Assist Package 2,235          
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 466          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,650    
iPod integration       395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof       939    
Options (change) 4,670 300 300 4,285 425 425
Options (change) 4,109 264 264 3,984 395 395
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $61,335 $61,365 $70,635 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $57,155 $57,424 $66,092 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,710
Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T8T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$61,335$61,365$70,635$135,160$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,075-3,330-7,080-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,335$61,265$69,560$131,830$141,420$191,295
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$8,295$0$9,590$59,465
Total Invoice$57,155$57,424$66,092$125,969$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,006-3,104-6,597-6,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,155$57,330$65,086$122,865$131,779$178,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$7,931$0$8,914$55,301

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

Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Night vision    $1750$1750
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Laminated rear side windows $100$100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Boost gauge  $75   
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
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$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
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$75$75$75  
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 recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,125$8,225$9,200$11,455$15,205$15,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,075$3,330$7,080$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,006-3,104-6,597-6,524

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,621 lb.4,466 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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