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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,395 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $7,820 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,721 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $6,894 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Performance | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,805 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $50,308 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Platinum Edition | 4,795 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,695 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Sport Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Platinum Edition | 3,980 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,407 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Sport Package | 2,325 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,490 | 14,070 | 8,870 | 9,160 | 6,570 |
| Options (change) | 5,387 | 13,084 | 8,248 | 8,518 | 6,109 |
| Destination | 920 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $61,215 | $53,395 | $58,385 | $73,985 | $79,395 |
| Total Invoice | $56,615 | $49,721 | $54,362 | $68,870 | $73,901 |
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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: $9,370 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,337 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Performance | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 291hp V8 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $61,215 | $53,395 | $58,385 | $73,985 | $79,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,550 | -3,250 | -2,000 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,215 | $51,845 | $55,135 | $71,985 | $76,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,290 | $20,140 | $24,400 |
| Total Invoice | $56,615 | $49,721 | $54,362 | $68,870 | $73,901 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,443 | -3,026 | -1,862 | -2,932 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,615 | $48,278 | $51,336 | $67,008 | $70,969 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,058 | $18,730 | $22,691 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Performance | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| 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 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,930 | $10,480 | $12,180 | $10,930 | $12,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,550 | $3,250 | $2,000 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,443 | -3,026 | -1,862 | -2,932 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance
| Platinum Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Interior lights, additional | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 67% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 40% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
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