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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: $74,235

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $76,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,248

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $71,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,000 $63,600
Base Invoice $128,340 $59,466
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,960
Recaro performance seats   3,400
Wood trim   600
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,725
Recaro performance seats   2,992
Wood trim   528
Options (change) 10,840 7,110
Options (change) 10,081 6,257
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600
Total Price $150,715 $74,235
Total Invoice $140,296 $69,248

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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: $68,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,564
Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$150,715$74,235
Adjustments for Features-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,675$74,235
Total Invoice$140,296$69,248
Adjustments for Features-7,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,812$69,248

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

Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
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
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 
Approach detection $25
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 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,530$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4840

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight4,741 lb.4,242 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

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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 pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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