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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $62,490 Cadillac DTS Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $45,767 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993 Cadillac DTS Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $41,470 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $59,875 | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $226,900 |
| Base Invoice | $56,581 | $89,838 | $89,838 | $134,571 | $211,017 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,695 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | 490 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,450 | 4,450 | 4,450 | ||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Power rear seats | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,700 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,492 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | 456 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,139 | 4,139 | 4,139 | ||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 884 | 884 | 884 | ||
| Power rear seats | 1,409 | 1,409 | 1,409 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,581 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,695 | 14,775 | 14,775 | 11,485 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,492 | 13,743 | 13,743 | 10,683 | 0 |
| Destination | 920 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $62,490 | $112,300 | $108,257 | $157,110 | $229,925 |
| Total Invoice | $58,993 | $104,506 | $100,463 | $146,179 | $214,042 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,702 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,130 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 291hp V8 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | A4 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $62,490 | $112,300 | $108,257 | $157,110 | $229,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,940 | -10,065 | -11,890 | -21,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,490 | $102,360 | $98,192 | $145,220 | $208,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,168 | $0 | $47,028 | $110,693 |
| Total Invoice | $58,993 | $104,506 | $100,463 | $146,179 | $214,042 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,250 | -9,340 | -11,063 | -19,587 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,993 | $95,256 | $91,123 | $135,116 | $194,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,133 | $0 | $43,993 | $103,332 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | ||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | ||||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,015 | $15,955 | $16,080 | $17,905 | $27,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,940 | $10,065 | $11,890 | $21,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,250 | -9,340 | -11,063 | -19,587 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 4,664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 66% |
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 66% |
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
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