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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: $51,835

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $11,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,102

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $11,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelDTSDTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLuxuryPerformanceE350E400 HybridE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $51,000 $55,800 $60,400
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $47,430 $51,894 $56,172
Luxury III Package 6,500        
Navigation system 1,795 1,795      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350      
Polished alloy wheels   795      
Sport Package     0    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000 4,450
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Heated second row seats     625 625 625
Special order charge     250 250 250
Luxury III Package 6,013        
Navigation system 1,490 1,490      
Sunroof 996 996      
Sunshade, rear, power 291 291      
Polished alloy wheels   660      
Sport Package     0    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720 4,139
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Heated second row seats     581 581 581
Special order charge     250 250 250
Options (change) 9,845 4,140 11,675 11,675 10,055
Options (change) 8,790 3,437 10,876 10,876 9,369
Destination 795 795 905 905 905
Total Price $51,835 $54,630 $63,580 $68,380 $71,360
Total Invoice $48,102 $50,697 $59,211 $63,675 $66,446

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,582
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelDTSDTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLuxuryPerformanceE350E400 HybridE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$51,835$54,630$63,580$68,380$71,360
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,640-1,790-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,835$54,130$61,940$66,590$68,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$4,650$6,080
Total Invoice$48,102$50,697$59,211$63,675$66,446
Adjustments for Features0-464-1,527-1,667-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,102$50,233$57,684$62,008$63,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,131$0$4,324$5,652

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

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelDTSDTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimLuxuryPerformanceE350E400 HybridE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels  $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,905$5,045$5,195$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,640$1,790$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-1,527-1,667-3,110

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

Model Year20062013
ModelDTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in113.1 in
Length207.6 in191.7 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested332571%
Total Not Requested135529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested187568%
Total Not Requested89032%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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