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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: $61,215

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $17,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,615

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $16,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $50,308 $69,611 $101,277
Platinum Edition 4,795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800  
Platinum Edition 3,980    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744  
Options (change) 6,490 3,050 2,250
Options (change) 5,387 2,837 2,093
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $61,215 $78,825 $112,075
Total Invoice $56,615 $73,373 $104,295

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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: $15,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,603
Model Year200920172017
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,215$78,825$112,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,215$76,510$105,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,675
Total Invoice$56,615$73,373$104,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-6,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,615$71,218$97,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,665

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920172017
ModelDTSCLSCLS
TrimPerformanceCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $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 headliner$650 $650
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$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$100
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,920$13,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155-6,412

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092017
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?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

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

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