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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: $48,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $45,962

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Model Year20082015
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $106,550
Base Invoice $47,381 $99,092
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Options (change) 10,130 2,800
Options (change) 8,408 2,604
Destination 870 925
Total Price $61,675 $110,275
Total Invoice $56,659 $102,621

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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: $42,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,969
Model Year20082015
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,675$110,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$103,835
Total Invoice$56,659$102,621
Adjustments for Features0-5,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$96,628

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
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
Total Value of Features$5,380$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,993

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
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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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 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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