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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $5,527

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Model Year201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassDTS
TrimE300E400Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $59,875
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $56,581
designo Edition 4,900 4,900  
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Heated second row seats 580 580  
Special order charge 250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Sport Package   0  
designo Edition 4,557 4,557  
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Heated second row seats 539 539  
Special order charge 233 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 558 558  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326  
Sport Package   0  
Options (change) 13,750 13,750 0
Options (change) 12,789 12,789 0
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $67,695 $73,645 $60,795
Total Invoice $63,028 $68,561 $57,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,905
Model Year201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassDTS
TrimE300E400Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT9T9A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$67,695$73,645$60,795
Adjustments for Features-3,890-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,805$68,055$60,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$0
Total Invoice$63,028$68,561$57,501
Adjustments for Features-3,622-5,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,406$63,357$57,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassDTS
TrimE300E400Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,020$10,720$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,622-5,2040

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in115.6 in
Length193.8 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested145035%
Total Not Requested267565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested145035%
Total Not Requested267565%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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