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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: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $6,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPlatinumE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $52,150
Base Invoice $56,581 $48,500
designo Edition   4,900
Premium 2 Package   7,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
designo Edition   4,557
Premium 2 Package   7,115
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 0 15,180
Options (change) 0 14,120
Destination 920 925
Total Price $60,795 $68,255
Total Invoice $57,501 $63,545

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,771
Model Year20112017
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPlatinumE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18x-
Total Price$60,795$68,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,795$63,665
Total Invoice$57,501$63,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,501$59,272

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

Model Year20112017
ModelDTSE-Class
TrimPlatinumE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,130$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,273

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

Model Year20112017
ModelDTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in115.7 in
Length207.6 in193.8 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165032%
Total Not Requested347568%

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