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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: $48,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,503

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $46,465 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Navigation system 1,795        
Sunshade, rear, power 350 440 440 440 440
Sunroof 1,200        
Becker Map Pilot   600 600 600 600
Wood trim   325   0  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Premium Package   2,700      
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Navigation system 1,490        
Sunshade, rear, power 291 409 409 409 409
Sunroof 996        
Becker Map Pilot   558 558 558 558
Wood trim   302   0  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Premium Package   2,511      
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 3,345 9,535 6,510 6,800 4,210
Options (change) 2,777 8,866 6,053 6,323 3,914
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,835 $48,860 $56,025 $71,625 $77,035
Total Invoice $50,037 $45,503 $52,167 $66,675 $71,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,932
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$53,835$48,860$56,025$71,625$77,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-4,575-3,425-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,835$46,285$51,450$68,200$72,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,165$21,915$26,175
Total Invoice$50,037$45,503$52,167$66,675$71,706
Adjustments for Features0-2,398-4,260-3,188-4,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,037$43,105$47,907$63,487$67,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,802$20,382$24,342

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

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPerformanceC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$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    
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,830$8,405$10,405$9,255$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$4,575$3,425$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,398-4,260-3,188-4,259

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

Model Year20062015
ModelDTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in111.8 in
Length207.6 in184.5 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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