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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: $61,215

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $100,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,615

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $93,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformanceS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,805 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $50,308 $146,987 $194,370
Platinum Edition 4,795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Heated steering wheel     0
Platinum Edition 3,980    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407    
Heated steering wheel     0
Options (change) 6,490 0 0
Options (change) 5,387 0 0
Destination 920 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $61,215 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $56,615 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $87,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,096
Model Year200920112011
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPerformanceS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine291hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 81200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$61,215$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-12,615-12,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,215$148,910$199,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50,350
Total Invoice$56,615$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-11,751-11,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,615$138,711$185,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,797

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

Model Year200920112011
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
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$25 
Chronometer  $100
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
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
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  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,790$17,405$17,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,615$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,751-11,837

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

Model Year20092011
ModelDTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.6 in124.6 in
Length207.6 in206.5 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,456 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested3825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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