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Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,950

Cadillac XTS Premium   
Difference: $19,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,934

Cadillac XTS Premium   
Difference: $17,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelXTSXTSE-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,585 $58,160 $59,790
Base Invoice $50,102 $54,380 $55,605
Sunshade, rear, power 250    
Driver Assist Package 2,395 2,395  
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450   1,090
Premium 1 Package     4,450
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Rear Seat Package     440
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
AC power outlet     115
Sunshades, second row     380
Heated steering wheel     490
Heated second row seats     625
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800
Sunshade, rear, power 220    
Driver Assist Package 2,108 2,108  
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,276   1,014
Premium 1 Package     4,139
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Rear Seat Package     409
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Rear side airbags     391
AC power outlet     107
Sunshades, second row     353
Heated steering wheel     456
Heated second row seats     581
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744
Options (change) 4,445 2,745 17,510
Options (change) 3,912 2,416 16,285
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $58,950 $61,825 $78,175
Total Invoice $54,934 $57,716 $72,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,360
Model Year201320132012
ModelXTSXTSE-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6304hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$58,950$61,825$78,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,950$60,125$75,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0
Total Invoice$54,934$57,716$72,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,587-2,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,934$56,129$70,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year201320132012
ModelXTSXTSE-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,540$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,587-2,471

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20132012
ModelXTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in113.1 in
Length202.0 in191.7 in
Width72.9 in73.0 in
Height59.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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