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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,485

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,576

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $5,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelDTSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformanceML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,695 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $46,465 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Navigation system 1,795        
Sunroof 1,200        
Adaptive cruise control 1,000        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590
Navigation system 1,490        
Sunroof 996        
Adaptive cruise control 830        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549
Options (change) 3,995 10,935 10,935 8,085 3,160
Options (change) 3,316 10,171 10,171 7,660 2,940
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,485 $61,660 $60,160 $71,910 $102,485
Total Invoice $50,576 $57,410 $56,015 $67,082 $95,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,454
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelDTSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformanceML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$54,485$61,660$60,160$71,910$102,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-1,930-6,580-10,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$58,030$58,230$65,330$92,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$7,300$34,250
Total Invoice$50,576$57,410$56,015$67,082$95,377
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-1,797-6,138-9,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,576$54,030$54,218$60,944$85,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,914$31,850

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

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelDTSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPerformanceML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,430$8,060$6,360$11,010$14,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$1,930$6,580$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,380-1,797-6,138-9,497

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

Model Year20062015
ModelDTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in114.8 in
Length207.6 in189.1 in
Width74.8 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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