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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: $62,090

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $41,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,616

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $37,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,475 $96,300
Base Invoice $56,204 $89,559
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 2,230
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Adaptive cruise control 1,492 2,074
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Options (change) 1,695 3,370
Options (change) 1,492 3,134
Destination 920 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $62,090 $103,145
Total Invoice $58,616 $96,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,235
Model Year20102009
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,090$103,145
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,090$102,805
Total Invoice$58,616$96,168
Adjustments for Features0-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,616$95,851

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102009
ModelDTSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS63 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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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