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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: $54,805

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $47,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,475

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $44,125

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Model Year201420142013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $48,290
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $45,634
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 1,960
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500  
Polished alloy wheels   1,700  
Touring Package     2,810
Second-row 3-person bench     0
All-Season Tire Package     850
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 1,725
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465  
Polished alloy wheels   1,581  
Touring Package     2,473
Second-row 3-person bench     0
All-Season Tire Package     748
Options (change) 8,900 6,600 5,620
Options (change) 8,278 6,139 4,946
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $102,725 $147,025 $54,805
Total Invoice $95,600 $136,799 $51,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,792
Model Year201420142013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8318hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$102,725$147,025$54,805
Adjustments for Features-7,880-10,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,845$136,895$54,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,050$0
Total Invoice$95,600$136,799$51,475
Adjustments for Features-7,333-9,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,267$127,374$51,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,107$0

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

Model Year201420142013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassCTS
TrimS550S63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 start  $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
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
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 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,580$13,830$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,880$10,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,333-9,4250

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

Model Year20142013
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.3,852 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 Premium

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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