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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-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 DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,055 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $13,780 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,447 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $12,655 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,195 | $49,695 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $38,517 | $46,465 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Luxury III Package | 6,500 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | 350 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,795 | 1,795 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| Premium Package | 925 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 775 | ||||||
| Luxury III Package | 6,013 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 291 | 291 | |||||
| Sunroof | 996 | 996 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,490 | 1,490 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||
| Premium Package | 860 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 721 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 9,845 | 3,345 | 8,080 | 8,080 | 7,480 | 7,480 | 5,890 |
| Options (change) | 8,790 | 2,777 | 7,516 | 7,516 | 6,958 | 6,958 | 5,478 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $51,835 | $53,835 | $38,055 | $41,805 | $45,805 | $46,405 | $62,415 |
| Total Invoice | $48,102 | $50,037 | $35,447 | $38,935 | $42,655 | $43,213 | $58,192 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,680 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,850 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 291hp V8 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/50-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $51,835 | $53,835 | $38,055 | $41,805 | $45,805 | $46,405 | $62,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,100 | -4,600 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -2,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,735 | $49,235 | $38,055 | $40,580 | $45,505 | $44,880 | $59,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $21,560 |
| Total Invoice | $48,102 | $50,037 | $35,447 | $38,935 | $42,655 | $43,213 | $58,192 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,805 | -4,275 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -2,611 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,297 | $45,762 | $35,447 | $37,794 | $42,376 | $41,793 | $55,581 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,465 | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $20,134 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,380 | $5,880 | $1,280 | $2,505 | $1,580 | $2,805 | $4,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,100 | $4,600 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $2,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,805 | -4,275 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -2,611 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury
| Luxury III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2455 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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