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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: $73,820

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $140,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,858

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $130,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS65 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $210,900 $63,215
Base Invoice $196,137 $59,106
Recaro performance seats   3,400
Wood trim   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,960
Recaro performance seats   2,992
Wood trim   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,725
Options (change) 0 7,110
Options (change) 0 6,257
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $213,875 $73,820
Total Invoice $199,112 $68,858

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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: $125,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,020
Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS65 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$213,875$73,820
Adjustments for Features-14,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$199,660$73,820
Total Invoice$199,112$68,858
Adjustments for Features-13,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$185,878$68,858

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

Model Year20122013
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 collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention$150 
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
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 
Massage, second row seats$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
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 upper seatback recliner, 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$18,805$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,2340

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

Model Year20122013
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 Weight5,082 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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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 pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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