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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $61,335 Cadillac CTS Performance | |||||
| Difference: $88,230 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,155 Cadillac CTS Performance | |||||
| Difference: $82,073 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | Vsport Premium | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $55,670 | $60,070 | $69,340 | $139,300 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $52,051 | $56,165 | $64,833 | $129,549 | $196,137 |
| 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 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 1,350 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,790 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 1,256 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,670 | 300 | 300 | 8,390 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,109 | 264 | 264 | 7,804 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $61,335 | $61,365 | $70,635 | $149,565 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $57,155 | $57,424 | $66,092 | $139,228 | $199,112 |
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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: $83,145 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,274 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | Vsport Premium | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 272hp I4 | 272hp I4 | 420hp V6 | 536hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $61,335 | $61,365 | $70,635 | $149,565 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -100 | -1,075 | -5,155 | -10,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,335 | $61,265 | $69,560 | $144,410 | $203,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $70 | $0 | $8,295 | $0 | $59,160 |
| Total Invoice | $57,155 | $57,424 | $66,092 | $139,228 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -94 | -1,006 | -4,799 | -9,594 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,155 | $57,330 | $65,086 | $134,429 | $189,518 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $175 | $7,931 | $0 | $55,089 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | Vsport Premium | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,875 | $6,975 | $7,950 | $12,030 | $17,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $100 | $1,075 | $5,155 | $10,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -94 | -1,006 | -4,799 | -9,594 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,621 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| 20-way performance front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
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