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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $5,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelDTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimPlatinumE300E400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $52,950 $58,900
Base Invoice $56,581 $49,244 $54,777
designo Edition   4,900 4,900
Premium 2 Package   5,900 5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Heated second row seats   580 580
Special order charge   250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   600 600
Sport Package     0
designo Edition   4,557 4,557
Premium 2 Package   5,487 5,487
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326 326
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Heated second row seats   539 539
Special order charge   233 233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   558 558
Sport Package     0
Options (change) 0 13,750 13,750
Options (change) 0 12,789 12,789
Destination 920 995 995
Total Price $60,795 $67,695 $73,645
Total Invoice $57,501 $63,028 $68,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,905
Model Year201120182018
ModelDTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimPlatinumE300E400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionA4T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18x-245/45-18
Total Price$60,795$67,695$73,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,795$63,805$68,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250
Total Invoice$57,501$63,028$68,561
Adjustments for Features0-3,622-5,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,501$59,406$63,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year201120182018
ModelDTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimPlatinumE300E400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
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
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
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 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,130$9,020$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,622-5,204

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in115.7 in
Length207.6 in193.8 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested145035%
Total Not Requested267565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested145035%
Total Not Requested267565%

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