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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: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006200620062006
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,425 $59,475 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $51,432 $56,204 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Power driver seat     600 600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790 790
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Wood trim             775
Power driver seat     558 558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735 735
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Wood trim             721
Options (change) 0 0 8,845 8,845 8,245 8,245 5,730
Options (change) 0 0 8,227 8,227 7,669 7,669 5,329
Destination 920 920 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,345 $60,395 $38,820 $42,570 $46,570 $47,170 $62,255
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,124 $36,158 $39,646 $43,366 $43,924 $58,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,836
Model Year2010201020062006200620062006
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$55,345$60,395$38,820$42,570$46,570$47,170$62,255
Adjustments for Features-3,550-5,7250-1,225-300-1,525-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,795$54,670$38,820$41,345$46,270$45,645$60,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,875$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,235
Total Invoice$52,352$57,124$36,158$39,646$43,366$43,924$58,043
Adjustments for Features-3,358-5,4150-1,141-279-1,420-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,994$51,709$36,158$38,505$43,087$42,504$55,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,834

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

Model Year2010201020062006200620062006
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Remote start$150$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200     
Lane departure warning $200     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rear side airbags      $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40     
Cargo net$40$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100$100     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000     
Wood trim$300$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$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$5,355$7,530$1,805$3,030$2,105$3,330$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$5,725$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,358-5,4150-1,141-279-1,420-2,051

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

Model Year20102006
ModelDTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.9 in
Length207.6 in178.4 in
Width74.8 in68.0 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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