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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: $54,835 Cadillac DTS Performance | |||||
| Difference: $40,470 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,867 Cadillac DTS Performance | |||||
| Difference: $37,889 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Performance | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $49,695 | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 |
| Base Invoice | $46,465 | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 |
| Navigation system | 1,795 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,860 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,850 | 2,850 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 560 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 460 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,490 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 291 | ||||
| Sunroof | 996 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 830 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,660 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,650 | 2,650 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 512 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 428 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,345 | 6,730 | 2,850 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,607 | 6,250 | 2,650 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 795 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $54,835 | $95,305 | $133,725 | $148,075 | $197,875 |
| Total Invoice | $50,867 | $88,756 | $124,635 | $137,981 | $184,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,805 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,476 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Performance | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 291hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | A4 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $54,835 | $95,305 | $133,725 | $148,075 | $197,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,665 | -7,290 | -11,415 | -11,340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,835 | $91,640 | $126,435 | $136,660 | $186,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $34,795 | $45,020 | $94,895 |
| Total Invoice | $50,867 | $88,756 | $124,635 | $137,981 | $184,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,413 | -6,794 | -10,637 | -10,562 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,867 | $85,343 | $117,841 | $127,344 | $173,733 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $32,498 | $42,001 | $88,390 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Performance | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $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 tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,465 | $9,130 | $12,755 | $16,880 | $16,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,665 | $7,290 | $11,415 | $11,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,413 | -6,794 | -10,637 | -10,562 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 100% |
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