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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: $61,675

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $43,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $41,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $93,550
Base Invoice $47,381 $87,002
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Premium Package 2   4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 2,046
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Premium Package 2   3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 10,130 7,865
Options (change) 8,408 7,315
Destination 870 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $61,675 $104,890
Total Invoice $56,659 $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: $41,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,292
Model Year20082008
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$61,675$104,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$102,915
Total Invoice$56,659$97,792
Adjustments for Features0-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$95,951

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
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
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested355092%
Total Not Requested3008%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%

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