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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,835

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $50,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,867

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $46,925

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $93,550
Base Invoice $46,465 $87,002
Navigation system 1,795  
Sunroof 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control 1,000 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Premium Package 2   4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Navigation system 1,490  
Sunroof 996  
Adaptive cruise control 830 2,046
Sunshade, rear, power 291  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Premium Package 2   3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 4,345 7,865
Options (change) 3,607 7,315
Destination 795 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $54,835 $104,890
Total Invoice $50,867 $97,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,592
Model Year20062008
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$54,835$104,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,835$101,315
Total Invoice$50,867$97,792
Adjustments for Features0-3,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,867$94,459

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062008
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,805$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,333

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062008
ModelDTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.4 in
Length207.6 in193.0 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%

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