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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: $20,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,037

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $18,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelDTSCLSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $46,465 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Navigation system 1,795      
Sunroof 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 350      
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Navigation system 1,490      
Sunroof 996      
Sunshade, rear, power 291      
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Options (change) 3,345 970 970 970
Options (change) 2,777 902 902 902
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $53,835 $73,995 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $50,037 $68,880 $94,362 $100,872

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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: $17,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,804
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelDTSCLSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,835$73,995$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-4,590-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,835$71,805$96,805$103,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,000$31,500
Total Invoice$50,037$68,880$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features0-2,039-4,272-4,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,037$66,841$90,090$96,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,249$29,294

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelDTSCLSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$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$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,395$8,795$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$4,590$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,039-4,272-4,737

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062014
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.4,256 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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

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