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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: $71,860

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $133,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,133

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $123,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS65 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $201,150 $63,215
Base Invoice $187,070 $59,106
Recaro performance seats   3,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Wood trim   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Recaro performance seats   2,992
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Wood trim   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 0 5,150
Options (change) 0 4,532
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600
Total Price $205,025 $71,860
Total Invoice $190,945 $67,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $118,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,457
Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS65 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$205,025$71,860
Adjustments for Features-14,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$190,685$71,860
Total Invoice$190,945$67,133
Adjustments for Features-13,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$177,590$67,133

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS65 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$18,830$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,3550

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac CTS features.

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.4 in
Length206.5 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,025 lb.4,255 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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