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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $77,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $70,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $56,520 $67,540
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880        
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050        
Heated steering wheel 470   470    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950    
Technology Package       2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       595 595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678        
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Panoramic sunroof 976        
Heated steering wheel 437   437    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884    
Technology Package       2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       530 530
Options (change) 5,775 1,375 1,845 3,445 595
Options (change) 5,370 1,279 1,716 3,067 530
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $141,000 $152,700 $204,670 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $131,401 $142,283 $190,615 $60,582 $69,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,317
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$141,000$152,700$204,670$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features-2,685-6,135-6,1600-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,315$146,565$198,510$63,935$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$60,195$0$8,125
Total Invoice$131,401$142,283$190,615$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features-2,502-5,716-5,7370-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,899$136,567$184,878$60,582$68,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,668$55,979$0$7,889

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

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)   $0$0
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication   $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
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    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
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  
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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  $75$75
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 recliner, second row seats $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
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$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$11,630$15,080$15,105$8,945$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$6,135$6,160$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,502-5,716-5,7370-594

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

Model Year20092018
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.6 in
Length205.0 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested82539%

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