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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,447

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassDTSDTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $41,195 $49,695
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $38,517 $46,465
Power driver seat 600 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820      
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,795 1,795
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package         925    
Wood trim         775    
Luxury III Package           6,500  
Sunshade, rear, power           350 350
Sunroof           1,200 1,200
Power driver seat 558 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763      
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,490 1,490
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465    
Premium Package         860    
Wood trim         721    
Luxury III Package           6,013  
Sunshade, rear, power           291 291
Sunroof           996 996
Options (change) 8,080 8,080 7,480 7,480 5,890 9,845 3,345
Options (change) 7,516 7,516 6,958 6,958 5,478 8,790 2,777
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,055 $41,805 $45,805 $46,405 $62,415 $51,835 $53,835
Total Invoice $35,447 $38,935 $42,655 $43,213 $58,192 $48,102 $50,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,850
Model Year2006200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassDTSDTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$38,055$41,805$45,805$46,405$62,415$51,835$53,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,800-4,100-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,055$40,580$45,505$44,880$59,615$47,735$49,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,560$0$1,500
Total Invoice$35,447$38,935$42,655$43,213$58,192$48,102$50,037
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,611-3,805-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,447$37,794$42,376$41,793$55,581$44,297$45,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,134$0$1,465

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassDTSDTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rear side airbags    $300  
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Cargo net     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Super-heated washer fluid     $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Rear spoiler    $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, remote    $200  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats    $300  
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,280$2,505$1,580$2,805$4,080$5,380$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,800$4,100$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,611-3,805-4,275

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac DTS features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.6 in
Length178.4 in207.6 in
Width68.0 in74.8 in
Height55.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested200045%
Total Not Requested245555%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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