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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: $59,860

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,490

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $4,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelDTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPerformanceE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $50,308 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Navigation system 1,945      
Sunroof 1,200      
Lane departure warning 295      
Adaptive cruise control 1,695      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Sport Package   0 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Wheel Package     0  
Navigation system 1,614      
Sunroof 996      
Lane departure warning 245      
Adaptive cruise control 1,407      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Sport Package   0 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Wheel Package     0  
Options (change) 5,135 14,375 12,755 11,470
Options (change) 4,262 13,370 11,863 10,669
Destination 920 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $59,860 $64,650 $70,730 $101,645
Total Invoice $55,490 $60,187 $65,841 $94,712

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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: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelDTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPerformanceE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$59,860$64,650$70,730$101,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-3,390-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,860$62,660$67,340$97,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,680$34,970
Total Invoice$55,490$60,187$65,841$94,712
Adjustments for Features0-1,853-3,156-3,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,490$58,334$62,685$90,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,351$32,637

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

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelDTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPerformanceE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat$100  $100
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,380$7,370$8,770$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$3,390$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853-3,156-3,741

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

Model Year20092011
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
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137559%
Total Not Requested94041%

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, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167564%
Total Not Requested94036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102583%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested71541%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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