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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: $62,090

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,616

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $10,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,475 $59,790
Base Invoice $56,204 $55,605
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 1 Package   4,450
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Heated second row seats   625
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 1 Package   4,139
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Heated second row seats   581
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 1,695 13,555
Options (change) 1,492 12,607
Destination 920 875
Total Price $62,090 $74,220
Total Invoice $58,616 $69,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,595
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$62,090$74,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,090$72,205
Total Invoice$58,616$69,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,616$67,211

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

Model Year20102012
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$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 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,876

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

Model Year20102012
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 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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