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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,675

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $86,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $81,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformanceS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $50,675 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $47,381 $134,106 $180,420
Platinum Edition 6,490    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,945    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Platinum Edition 5,387    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,614    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407    
Options (change) 10,130 0 0
Options (change) 8,408 0 0
Destination 870 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $61,675 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $56,659 $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: $76,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,223
Model Year200820082008
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformanceS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine291hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$61,675$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-9,765-9,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$138,310$188,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49,875
Total Invoice$56,659$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-9,099-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$128,882$175,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,388

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformanceS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning$200  
Night vision $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,740$15,505$15,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,765$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,099-9,025

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

Model Year20082008
ModelDTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.6 in124.6 in
Length207.6 in205.0 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft316.3 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 system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested355092%
Total Not Requested3008%

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