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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: $46,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,953

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelDTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $33,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $46,465 $31,611 $54,126
Navigation system 1,795    
Sunroof 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Lighting Package   985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 3,350
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500  
Premium 1 Package   1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Heated front seats   750  
Wood trim   325 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Navigation system 1,490    
Sunroof 996    
Sunshade, rear, power 291    
Lighting Package   916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 3,115
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395  
Premium 1 Package   1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Heated front seats   698  
Wood trim   302 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Options (change) 3,345 11,255 8,745
Options (change) 2,777 10,467 8,132
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $53,835 $46,120 $69,920
Total Invoice $50,037 $42,953 $65,233

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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: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,798
Model Year200620112011
ModelDTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8228hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$53,835$46,120$69,920
Adjustments for Features-2,4600-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$46,120$67,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,225
Total Invoice$50,037$42,953$65,233
Adjustments for Features-2,2860-2,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,751$42,953$62,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,878

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

Model Year200620112011
ModelDTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,730$2,270$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2860-2,402

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

Model Year20062011
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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