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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: $62,090

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $85,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,616

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $79,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $59,475 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $56,204 $134,106 $180,420
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Adaptive cruise control 1,492    
Options (change) 1,695 0 0
Options (change) 1,492 0 0
Destination 920 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $62,090 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $58,616 $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 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,126
Model Year201020082008
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS600S65 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$62,090$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features0-9,915-9,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,090$138,160$188,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49,875
Total Invoice$58,616$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features0-9,239-9,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,616$128,742$175,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,388

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

Model Year201020082008
ModelDTSS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS600S65 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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
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  
Traffic information$25  
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
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-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,190$16,105$16,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,915$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,239-9,165

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

Model Year20102008
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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