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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: $61,675

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $39,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $37,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSM-Class
TrimPerformanceML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,675 $94,990
Base Invoice $47,381 $88,341
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786
Options (change) 10,130 4,865
Options (change) 8,408 4,525
Destination 870 875
Total Price $61,675 $100,730
Total Invoice $56,659 $93,741

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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: $31,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,758
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSM-Class
TrimPerformanceML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine291hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18265/45-20
Total Price$61,675$100,730
Adjustments for Features0-7,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$92,860
Total Invoice$56,659$93,741
Adjustments for Features0-7,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$86,417

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

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSM-Class
TrimPerformanceML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,324

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

Model Year20082012
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
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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