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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: $43,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $41,238

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Model Year200820142014
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $47,381 $92,535 $99,045
Platinum Edition 6,490    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,945    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850  
Platinum Edition 5,387    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,614    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791  
Options (change) 10,130 4,770 3,920
Options (change) 8,408 4,437 3,646
Destination 870 925 925
Total Price $61,675 $105,195 $111,345
Total Invoice $56,659 $97,897 $103,616

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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: $38,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,873
Model Year200820142014
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,675$105,195$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$100,505$106,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850
Total Invoice$56,659$97,897$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-4,365-4,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$93,532$98,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,440

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820142014
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
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
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
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer $100$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$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
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
Total Value of Features$4,980$9,670$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,365-4,644

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082014
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
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 system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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