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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: $49,190

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $49,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,432

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $45,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773
Premium 1 Package 4,500          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0        
Polished alloy wheels   1,700 750 750   800
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats     6,250 5,655    
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Panoramic sunroof     900 900   900
Recaro performance seats         2,800 3,400
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Wood trim           600
Premium 1 Package 4,185          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0        
Polished alloy wheels   1,581 660 660   704
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats     5,500 4,976    
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Panoramic sunroof     792 792   792
Recaro performance seats         2,464 2,992
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Wood trim           528
Options (change) 4,500 1,700 11,045 9,450 2,800 5,700
Options (change) 4,185 1,581 9,720 8,316 2,464 5,016
Destination 925 925 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $98,325 $142,125 $51,635 $50,540 $49,190 $68,545
Total Invoice $91,507 $132,241 $48,123 $47,276 $46,432 $63,914

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,485
Model Year201420142010201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$98,325$142,125$51,635$50,540$49,190$68,545
Adjustments for Features-9,230-11,480-95000-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,095$130,645$50,685$50,540$49,190$67,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,550$1,495$1,350$0$18,230
Total Invoice$91,507$132,241$48,123$47,276$46,432$63,914
Adjustments for Features-8,590-10,682-88500-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,917$121,559$47,238$47,276$46,432$62,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,642$806$844$0$16,433

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

Model Year201420142010201020102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$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 start  $150$150$150 
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    
Tires, run-flat$150    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
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$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$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$25$25$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$125$125$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$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$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$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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$0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
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$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$12,095$14,345$3,815$2,865$2,865$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,230$11,480$950$0$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,590-10,682-88500-1,049

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

Model Year20142010
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.3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested45019%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%

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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