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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: $49,225

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV8PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Navigation system 1,945 1,945        
Sun and Sound Package 850          
Front buckets 0          
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695        
Luxury III Package 5,180          
Lane departure warning 295 295        
Sunroof   1,200        
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Navigation system 1,614 1,614        
Sun and Sound Package 706          
Front buckets 0          
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407        
Luxury III Package 4,843          
Lane departure warning 245 245        
Sunroof   996        
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 9,965 5,135 12,970 12,970 10,470 11,810
Options (change) 8,815 4,262 12,063 12,063 9,738 10,984
Destination 920 920 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,740 $59,860 $49,225 $52,825 $52,775 $74,215
Total Invoice $52,609 $55,490 $45,844 $49,192 $49,145 $69,203

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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: $8,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,803
Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV8PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,740$59,860$49,225$52,825$52,775$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,115-2,965-1,665-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,740$59,460$48,110$49,860$51,110$72,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$0$1,750$3,000$24,090
Total Invoice$52,609$55,490$45,844$49,192$49,145$69,203
Adjustments for Features0-371-1,038-2,761-1,550-1,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,609$55,119$44,806$46,431$47,595$67,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$1,625$2,789$22,518

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

Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV8PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
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
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
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
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 door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,780$6,495$8,345$7,045$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,115$2,965$1,665$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-1,038-2,761-1,550-1,879

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

Model Year20092013
ModelDTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in108.7 in
Length207.6 in180.7 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested192542%
Total Not Requested270558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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