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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: $49,975 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $12,515 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,542 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $12,451 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $59,875 | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $56,581 | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 | $55,614 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,695 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,492 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 698 | 698 | 698 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,695 | 13,720 | 13,720 | 11,220 | 11,810 |
| Options (change) | 1,492 | 12,761 | 12,761 | 10,436 | 10,984 |
| Destination | 920 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $62,490 | $49,975 | $53,575 | $53,525 | $74,215 |
| Total Invoice | $58,993 | $46,542 | $49,890 | $49,843 | $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: $11,530 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 291hp V8 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp 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 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,490 | $49,975 | $53,575 | $53,525 | $74,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | -985 | 0 | -1,850 | -550 | -800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,505 | $49,975 | $51,725 | $52,975 | $73,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,000 | $23,440 |
| Total Invoice | $58,993 | $46,542 | $49,890 | $49,843 | $69,203 |
| Adjustments for Features | -930 | 0 | -1,723 | -512 | -746 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,063 | $46,542 | $48,167 | $49,331 | $68,457 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,625 | $2,789 | $21,915 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| 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 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $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 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 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 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | ||||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,505 | $6,520 | $8,370 | $7,070 | $7,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $985 | $0 | $1,850 | $550 | $800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -930 | 0 | -1,723 | -512 | -746 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | DTS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
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 |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
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