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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: $61,335

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $83,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,155

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $77,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $133,550 $201,150 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $124,202 $187,070 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Driver Assistance Package 2,900        
Panoramic sunroof 1,070        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950      
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 0 0 0 0
20-way performance front seats     1,300    
CD player, remote     300 300 300
Driver Assist Package     2,540    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     530    
Driver Assistance Package 2,697        
Panoramic sunroof 995        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884      
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 0 0 0 0
20-way performance front seats     1,144    
CD player, remote     264 264 264
Driver Assist Package     2,235    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     466    
Options (change) 7,470 950 4,670 300 300
Options (change) 6,948 884 4,109 264 264
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $144,895 $205,975 $61,335 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $135,025 $191,829 $57,155 $57,424 $66,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,579
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8604hp V12272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$144,895$205,975$61,335$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features-4,605-9,3300-100-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,290$196,645$61,335$61,265$69,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,355$70$0$8,295
Total Invoice$135,025$191,829$57,155$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features-4,291-8,6890-94-1,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,734$183,140$57,155$57,330$65,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$52,406$0$175$7,931

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

Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS65 AMGPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Night vision $1750   
Pedestrian detection, night $50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$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    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125   
Residual heat$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
iPod integration$100$100   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer$100$100   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
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 second row seats $200   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats $150   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
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 recliner, second row seats $150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$11,480$16,205$6,875$6,975$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$9,330$0$100$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,291-8,6890-94-1,006

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

Model Year20102015
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.6 in
Length206.5 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,621 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.7 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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested7523%
Total Not Requested25077%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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