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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: $53,835

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $19,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,037

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $18,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $46,465 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation system 1,795    
Sunroof 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 350    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Navigation system 1,490    
Sunroof 996    
Sunshade, rear, power 291    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Options (change) 3,345 970 970
Options (change) 2,777 902 902
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $53,835 $73,145 $96,745
Total Invoice $50,037 $68,086 $90,034

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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: $17,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,220
Model Year200620122012
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,835$73,145$96,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,835$71,180$94,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,000
Total Invoice$50,037$68,086$90,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,829-2,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,037$66,257$87,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,390

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620122012
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,970$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,829-2,387

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelDTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in113.2 in
Length207.6 in194.5 in
Width74.8 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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