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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: $17,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,609

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $16,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelDTSDTSE-Class
TrimV8PerformanceE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $60,400
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $56,172
Luxury III Package 5,180    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Front buckets 0    
Lane departure warning 295 295  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695  
Sunroof   1,200  
Premium 1 Package     4,450
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Luxury III Package 4,843    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Front buckets 0    
Lane departure warning 245 245  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407  
Sunroof   996  
Premium 1 Package     4,139
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 9,965 5,135 13,005
Options (change) 8,815 4,262 12,113
Destination 920 920 905
Total Price $56,740 $59,860 $74,310
Total Invoice $52,609 $55,490 $69,190

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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: $13,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,354
Model Year200920092013
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$74,310
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,740$59,460$69,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$0
Total Invoice$52,609$55,490$69,190
Adjustments for Features0-371-4,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,609$55,119$64,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0

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

Model Year200920092013
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 app  $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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$4,330$4,730$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-4,227

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

Model Year20092013
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested165060%
Total Not Requested111540%
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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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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