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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $48,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $45,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $33,675
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $31,486
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0  
Polished alloy wheels   1,700  
Premium Luxury Collection     8,215
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,980
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0  
Polished alloy wheels   1,581  
Premium Luxury Collection     6,818
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,473
Options (change) 0 1,700 11,195
Options (change) 0 1,581 9,291
Destination 925 925 745
Total Price $93,825 $142,125 $45,615
Total Invoice $87,322 $132,241 $41,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,630
Model Year201420142008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8hp
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20235/50-18
Total Price$93,825$142,125$45,615
Adjustments for Features-6,630-11,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,195$130,670$45,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,475$0
Total Invoice$87,322$132,241$41,522
Adjustments for Features-6,170-10,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,152$121,583$41,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,431$0

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

Model Year201420142008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,105$14,930$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$11,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,170-10,6580

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

Model Year20142008
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.4 in
Length206.5 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.5 in
Height58.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested576582%
Total Not Requested130018%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested290070%
Total Not Requested122530%

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