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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,474

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $46,465 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Navigation system 1,795      
Sunroof 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 350      
Premium 2 Package   3,700 1,400 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500 1,500  
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650  
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590  
Wood trim   320   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Seating Package       3,030
Navigation system 1,490      
Sunroof 996      
Sunshade, rear, power 291      
Premium 2 Package   3,441 1,302 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395 1,395  
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464  
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479  
Wood trim   298   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Seating Package       2,818
Options (change) 3,345 11,130 8,510 5,800
Options (change) 2,777 10,351 7,914 5,394
Destination 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $53,835 $45,605 $49,135 $66,125
Total Invoice $50,037 $42,474 $45,757 $61,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,277
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$53,835$45,605$49,135$66,125
Adjustments for Features-2,4600-1,250-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$45,605$47,885$64,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,280$19,235
Total Invoice$50,037$42,474$45,757$61,705
Adjustments for Features-2,2860-1,164-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,751$42,474$44,593$60,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,119$18,032

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
iPod integration $100$100 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,430$2,970$4,220$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0$1,250$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2860-1,164-1,199

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062010
ModelDTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in108.7 in
Length207.6 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested212580%
Total Not Requested52520%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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