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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,445

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,364

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $5,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassDTSDTS
TrimR350 / R320V8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $39,153 $42,874 $50,308
Premium III Package 11,250    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Heating Package 1,370    
Lighting Package 910    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,695 1,695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   5,180  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850  
Sunroof     1,200
Premium III Package 10,462    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Heating Package 1,274    
Lighting Package 846    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,407 1,407
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   4,843  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 19,150 9,670 4,840
Options (change) 17,808 8,570 4,017
Destination 875 920 920
Total Price $62,125 $56,445 $59,565
Total Invoice $57,836 $52,364 $55,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,641
Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassDTSDTS
TrimR350 / R320V8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT7A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$62,125$56,445$59,565
Adjustments for Features-4,1150-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,010$56,445$59,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,720
Total Invoice$57,836$52,364$55,245
Adjustments for Features-3,8310-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,005$52,364$54,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510

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

Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassDTSDTS
TrimR350 / R320V8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start $150$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$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,980$5,865$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8310-371

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in115.6 in
Length203.0 in207.6 in
Width75.7 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested336548%
Total Not Requested357552%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested231550%
Total Not Requested231550%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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