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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,485

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,641

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $9,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelDTSDTSR-Class
TrimLuxuryPerformanceR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $42,100
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $39,153
Luxury III Package 6,500    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control 1,000 1,000 2,200
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Heating Package     1,370
Lighting Package     910
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Luxury III Package 6,013    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Adaptive cruise control 830 830 2,046
Sunroof 996 996  
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Heating Package     1,274
Lighting Package     846
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 10,495 3,995 19,150
Options (change) 9,329 3,316 17,808
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $52,485 $54,485 $62,125
Total Invoice $48,641 $50,576 $57,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,029
Model Year200620062008
ModelDTSDTSR-Class
TrimLuxuryPerformanceR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8291hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$52,485$54,485$62,125
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,485$53,985$57,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$48,641$50,576$57,836
Adjustments for Features0-464-4,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,641$50,112$53,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelDTSDTSR-Class
TrimLuxuryPerformanceR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,415$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-4,166

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

Model Year20062008
ModelDTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in126.6 in
Length207.6 in203.0 in
Width74.8 in75.7 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.885.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested296563%
Total Not Requested171537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested326547%
Total Not Requested367553%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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