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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: $54,755

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,987

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,475 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $56,204 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Adaptive cruise control 1,695          
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600 600 600 600
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460 460
Sport Package   2,175        
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880      
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Luxury Package     325      
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Adaptive cruise control 1,492          
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558 558 558 558
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428 428
Sport Package   2,023        
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678      
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Luxury Package     303      
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 1,695 14,880 13,030 11,945 9,895 7,030
Options (change) 1,492 13,838 12,118 11,108 9,201 6,537
Destination 920 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $62,090 $54,755 $55,402 $63,670 $76,070 $81,205
Total Invoice $58,616 $50,987 $51,306 $59,277 $70,809 $75,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,412
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$62,090$54,755$55,402$63,670$76,070$81,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,350-4,350-3,300-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,090$52,855$52,052$59,320$72,770$77,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$803$0$7,268$20,718$25,153
Total Invoice$58,616$50,987$51,306$59,277$70,809$75,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,769-3,102-4,050-3,072-3,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,616$49,218$48,204$55,227$67,737$71,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,014$0$7,023$19,533$23,658

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

Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$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$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$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$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,705$10,605$12,055$13,055$12,005$12,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,350$4,350$3,300$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769-3,102-4,050-3,072-3,723

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

Model Year20102016
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55049%
Total Not Requested57551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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