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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,720

Cadillac ATS Premium   
Difference: $96,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,659

Cadillac ATS Premium   
Difference: $89,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassATS
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,300 $210,900 $44,895
Base Invoice $129,549 $196,137 $42,425
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 0 0
Cold Weather Package     600
Driver Assist Package     3,220
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     1,050
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 0 0
Cold Weather Package     528
Driver Assist Package     2,834
Cargo net     53
Sunroof     924
Options (change) 5,950 0 4,930
Options (change) 5,534 0 4,339
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $147,125 $213,875 $50,720
Total Invoice $136,958 $199,112 $47,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,057
Model Year201220122013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassATS
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8621hp V12272hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 15300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$147,125$213,875$50,720
Adjustments for Features-7,780-13,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,345$200,545$50,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,200$0
Total Invoice$136,958$199,112$47,659
Adjustments for Features-7,242-12,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,716$186,702$47,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,986$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220122013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassATS
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Night vision $1750 
Pedestrian detection, night $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$14,505$20,055$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,780$13,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,242-12,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassATS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in182.8 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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