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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: $14,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,037

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $13,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelDTSCLSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,695 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $46,465 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Navigation system 1,795      
Sunroof 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 350      
Navigation system 1,490      
Sunroof 996      
Sunshade, rear, power 291      
Options (change) 3,345 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,777 0 0 0
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $53,835 $68,475 $75,775 $109,825
Total Invoice $50,037 $63,747 $70,536 $102,202

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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: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,105
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelDTSCLSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,835$68,475$75,775$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,990-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,835$67,825$72,785$102,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,960$34,960
Total Invoice$50,037$63,747$70,536$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-605-2,783-6,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,037$63,142$67,753$95,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,611$32,509

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelDTSCLSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $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
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats   $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,705$9,045$13,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,990$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-605-2,783-6,551

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062017
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.4,035 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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