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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: $69,500

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $28,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,212

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $28,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $58,280
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $53,326
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Polished alloy wheels   1,700 800
Recaro performance seats     3,400
Navigation System     2,145
Wood trim     600
Panoramic sunroof     900
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Polished alloy wheels   1,581 664
Recaro performance seats     2,822
Navigation System     1,780
Wood trim     498
Panoramic sunroof     747
Options (change) 4,500 1,700 7,845
Options (change) 4,185 1,581 6,511
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $98,325 $142,125 $69,500
Total Invoice $91,507 $132,241 $63,212

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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: $20,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,705
Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$98,325$142,125$69,500
Adjustments for Features-8,155-10,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,170$131,720$69,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,550$0
Total Invoice$91,507$132,241$63,212
Adjustments for Features-7,590-9,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,917$122,560$63,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,643$0

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

Model Year201420142009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGCTS-V
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$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$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$150 
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 $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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 
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$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 
Boost gauge  $75
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$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$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 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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
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$11,530$13,780$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,155$10,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,590-9,6810

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

Model Year20142009
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.3,862 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

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%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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