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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: $94,035

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $54,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,089

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $49,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $86,295 $139,500
Base Invoice $81,980 $129,735
Luxury Package 2,500  
Front splitter spoiler 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300 500
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 700
Polished alloy wheels 900 1,700
Heated second row seats   620
Carbon fiber trim   4,650
Luxury Package 2,225  
Front splitter spoiler 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,291  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 267 465
Painted brake calipers (optional) 530 658
Polished alloy wheels 801 1,581
Heated second row seats   577
Carbon fiber trim   4,325
Options (change) 5,745 8,170
Options (change) 5,114 7,606
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $94,035 $148,595
Total Invoice $89,089 $138,266

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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: $51,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,502
Model Year20182014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine640hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$94,035$148,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,035$145,720
Total Invoice$89,089$138,266
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,089$135,591

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

Model Year20182014
ModelCTSS-Class
TrimCTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera$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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,070$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,675

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

Model Year20182014
ModelCTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.6 in124.6 in
Length195.5 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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