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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: $62,395

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $87,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,122

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $81,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Driver Assistance Package 2,950          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350          
Carbon fiber trim 3,000   0 0 0 0
20-way performance front seats       1,300    
CD player, remote       250 250 250
Driver Assist Package       2,540    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       495 495 495
Driver Assistance Package 2,744          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256          
Carbon fiber trim 2,790   0 0 0 0
20-way performance front seats       1,144    
CD player, remote       220 220 220
Driver Assist Package       2,235    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       466    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       436 436 436
Options (change) 8,390 0 0 5,115 745 745
Options (change) 7,804 0 0 4,501 656 656
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $149,565 $162,975 $213,875 $62,395 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $139,228 $151,810 $199,112 $58,122 $58,391 $67,059

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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: $82,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,112
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$149,565$162,975$213,875$62,395$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features-4,290-9,540-9,4400-100-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,275$153,435$204,435$62,395$62,325$70,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,160$59,160$70$0$8,645
Total Invoice$139,228$151,810$199,112$58,122$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features-3,994-8,886-8,7880-94-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,234$142,924$190,324$58,122$58,297$66,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,690$55,090$0$175$8,259

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

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTS
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr 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$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel $100 $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150   
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Night vision $1750$1750   
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$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$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  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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 
Analog clock $25    
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer$100 $100   
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$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200   
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0$0
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
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$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Massage, second row seats $150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats $150$150   
Metal pedals$75  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225   
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150$150   
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 upper seatback recliner, 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$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000   
Wood trim $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Total Value of Features$12,630$17,880$17,780$8,340$8,440$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$9,540$9,440$0$100$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,994-8,886-8,7880-94-678

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,631 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 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
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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-speed or partial200Yes
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 V-Sport Premium

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

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