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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: $56,385

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $37,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,268

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $34,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPerformanceE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $81,800
Base Invoice $47,381 $76,074
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 3,110
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Sunroof 996  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 2,892
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Options (change) 4,840 9,350
Options (change) 4,017 8,696
Destination 870 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $56,385 $93,625
Total Invoice $52,268 $87,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,719
Model Year20082006
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPerformanceE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,385$93,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,385$92,275
Total Invoice$52,268$87,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,268$85,987

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

Model Year20082006
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPerformanceE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,258

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

Model Year20082006
ModelDTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.4 in
Length207.6 in189.7 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%

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