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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $84,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $77,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCTSCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Technology Package 2,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 3,000   0
Driver Assistance Package     2,950    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,350    
Technology Package 2,537        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 2,790   0
Driver Assistance Package     2,744    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,256    
Options (change) 3,445 595 8,390 0 0
Options (change) 3,067 530 7,804 0 0
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $148,265 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $138,019 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,611
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCTSCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine335hp V6420hp V6536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$63,935$72,685$148,265$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-625-4,110-8,685-8,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,935$72,060$144,155$152,840$203,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$8,685$59,235
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$138,019$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-594-3,826-8,090-7,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,582$68,471$134,193$142,372$189,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,889$0$8,179$55,160

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

Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCTSCTSS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0   
Heated steering wheel$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   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Night vision   $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0   
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$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
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Approach detection$25$25   
Boost gauge $75   
Chronometer  $100 $100
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   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,570$9,195$12,680$17,255$17,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$4,110$8,685$8,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-3,826-8,090-7,992

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

Model Year20182011
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.6 in124.6 in
Length195.5 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,456 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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