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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.
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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,965 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $4,870 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,759 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $4,343 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,195 | $49,695 | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $38,517 | $46,465 | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 | $55,614 |
| Luxury III Package | 6,500 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,795 | 1,795 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | 350 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |||||
| Luxury III Package | 6,013 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,490 | 1,490 | ||||
| Sunroof | 996 | 996 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 291 | 291 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,845 | 3,345 | 10,710 | 10,710 | 8,210 | 8,860 |
| Options (change) | 8,790 | 2,777 | 9,978 | 9,978 | 7,653 | 8,240 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $51,835 | $53,835 | $46,965 | $50,565 | $50,515 | $71,265 |
| Total Invoice | $48,102 | $50,037 | $43,759 | $47,107 | $47,060 | $66,459 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,520 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 291hp V8 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/50-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $51,835 | $53,835 | $46,965 | $50,565 | $50,515 | $71,265 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -500 | -190 | -2,040 | -740 | -865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,835 | $53,335 | $46,775 | $48,525 | $49,775 | $70,400 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,000 | $23,625 |
| Total Invoice | $48,102 | $50,037 | $43,759 | $47,107 | $47,060 | $66,459 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -465 | -177 | -1,900 | -689 | -807 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,102 | $49,572 | $43,582 | $45,207 | $46,371 | $65,652 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,470 | $0 | $1,625 | $2,789 | $22,070 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $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 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,530 | $5,030 | $4,720 | $6,570 | $5,270 | $5,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $500 | $190 | $2,040 | $740 | $865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -465 | -177 | -1,900 | -689 | -807 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 12.4 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | 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 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 2155 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
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