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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: $41,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,221

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $59,875 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $51,809 $56,581 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Upgraded leather upholstery 0          
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Wood trim           0
Upgraded leather upholstery 0          
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 0 8,610 8,610 7,210 5,390
Options (change) 0 0 8,008 8,008 6,706 5,012
Destination 920 920 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,745 $60,795 $41,035 $42,735 $44,935 $61,765
Total Invoice $52,729 $57,501 $38,221 $39,802 $41,848 $57,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,732
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$55,745$60,795$41,035$42,735$44,935$61,765
Adjustments for Features-2,935-5,6600-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,810$55,135$41,035$41,560$43,485$60,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$52,729$57,501$38,221$39,802$41,848$57,621
Adjustments for Features-2,776-5,3530-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,953$52,148$38,221$38,708$40,498$55,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelDTSDTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200    
Lane departure warning $200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
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    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,055$8,780$3,120$4,295$4,570$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$5,660$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,776-5,3530-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in108.7 in
Length207.6 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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