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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: $56,740

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $16,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,609

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $15,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelDTSDTSE-Class
TrimV8PerformanceE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $59,790
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $55,605
Front buckets 0    
Luxury III Package 5,180    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695  
Lane departure warning 295 295  
Sunroof   1,200  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Premium 1 Package     4,450
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Heated second row seats     625
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Front buckets 0    
Luxury III Package 4,843    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407  
Lane departure warning 245 245  
Sunroof   996  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Premium 1 Package     4,139
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Heated second row seats     581
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 9,965 5,135 12,755
Options (change) 8,815 4,262 11,863
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $56,740 $59,860 $73,420
Total Invoice $52,609 $55,490 $68,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,904
Model Year200920092012
ModelDTSDTSE-Class
TrimV8PerformanceE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,740$59,860$73,420
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,740$59,460$69,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$0
Total Invoice$52,609$55,490$68,343
Adjustments for Features0-371-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,609$55,119$64,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelDTSDTSE-Class
TrimV8PerformanceE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$4,930$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-3,830

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

Model Year20092012
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 V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested322570%
Total Not Requested140530%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
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 warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested167564%
Total Not Requested94036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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