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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: $50,980

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,363

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $8,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSR-Class
TrimV8R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $52,690
Base Invoice $40,369 $49,002
Navigation system 2,145  
Sun and Sound Package 740  
Luxury II Package 3,500  
Front buckets 0  
Wood trim 550  
FWD 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Xenon HID headlights   985
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Navigation system 1,780  
Sun and Sound Package 615  
Luxury II Package 3,272  
Front buckets 0  
Wood trim 457  
FWD 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Xenon HID headlights   916
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 6,935 6,680
Options (change) 6,124 6,214
Destination 870 875
Total Price $50,980 $60,245
Total Invoice $47,363 $56,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,427
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSR-Class
TrimV8R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-19
Total Price$50,980$60,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,980$56,700
Total Invoice$47,363$56,091
Adjustments for Features0-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,363$52,790

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

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSR-Class
TrimV8R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,750$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,301

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

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in126.6 in
Length207.6 in203.1 in
Width74.8 in77.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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