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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: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassDTSDTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $42,874 $50,308
Power driver seat 600 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765    
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680   1,425  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,145 1,945
Wood trim         775    
Front buckets           0  
Sun and Sound Package           850  
Sunroof             1,200
Power driver seat 558 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711    
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633   1,183  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,780 1,614
Wood trim         721    
Front buckets           0  
Sun and Sound Package           706  
Sunroof             996
Options (change) 8,845 8,845 8,245 8,245 5,730 4,420 3,145
Options (change) 8,227 8,227 7,669 7,669 5,329 3,669 2,610
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,820 $42,570 $46,570 $47,170 $62,255 $51,195 $57,870
Total Invoice $36,158 $39,646 $43,366 $43,924 $58,043 $47,463 $53,838

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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: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,989
Model Year2006200620062006200620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassDTSDTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V8Performance
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$38,820$42,570$46,570$47,170$62,255$51,195$57,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,200-1,420-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$41,345$46,270$45,645$60,055$49,775$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,235$0$3,570
Total Invoice$36,158$39,646$43,366$43,924$58,043$47,463$53,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,051-1,316-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,158$38,505$43,087$42,504$55,992$46,147$49,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,834$0$3,481

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassDTSDTS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V8Performance
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
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system      $200
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rear side airbags    $300  
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo net      $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers    $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Variable intermittent wipers     $75 
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
Surround sound    $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights      $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Massage, passenger seat      $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
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $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$2,230$3,455$2,530$3,755$4,430$3,650$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,200$1,420$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,051-1,316-4,210

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

Model Year20062009
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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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, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested47561%
Total Not Requested30039%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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