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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $90,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $85,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $33,675
Base Invoice $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $31,486
Panoramic sunroof 1,050      
iPod integration 425 425 425  
Premium Luxury Collection       8,215
Temporary spare tire       250
Performance Collection, with summer tires       2,980
Panoramic sunroof 976      
iPod integration 395 395 395  
Premium Luxury Collection       6,818
Temporary spare tire       208
Performance Collection, with summer tires       2,473
Options (change) 1,475 425 425 11,445
Options (change) 1,371 395 395 9,499
Destination 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $136,700 $151,750 $203,250 $45,865
Total Invoice $127,402 $141,399 $189,294 $41,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,781
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12hp
TransmissionT7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$136,700$151,750$203,250$45,865
Adjustments for Features-9,540-14,640-14,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,160$137,110$188,685$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,950$61,525$0
Total Invoice$127,402$141,399$189,294$41,730
Adjustments for Features-8,891-13,641-13,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,511$127,758$175,729$41,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,247$57,218$0

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

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Night vision $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150$150 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,530$17,630$17,555$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,540$14,640$14,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,891-13,641-13,5650

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

Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.4 in
Length205.0 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested562580%
Total Not Requested144020%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested297572%
Total Not Requested115028%

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