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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,215

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $44,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,615

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $42,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelCLSDTS
TrimCLS63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $53,805
Base Invoice $92,116 $50,308
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 1,695
Platinum Edition   4,795
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 1,407
Platinum Edition   3,980
Options (change) 3,480 6,490
Options (change) 3,236 5,387
Destination 875 920
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $106,005 $61,215
Total Invoice $98,827 $56,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,778
Model Year20112009
ModelCLSDTS
TrimCLS63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT7A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/50-18
Total Price$106,005$61,215
Adjustments for Features-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,540$61,215
Total Invoice$98,827$56,615
Adjustments for Features-4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,393$56,615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112009
ModelCLSDTS
TrimCLS63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,395$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112009
ModelCLSDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in115.6 in
Length193.0 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height54.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.8 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 system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested352592%
Total Not Requested3008%

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