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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: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $112,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $105,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS600CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,650 $49,475
Base Invoice $151,265 $45,372
Sunroof   1,200
Sunroof   996
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 996
Destination 925 720
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $164,875 $52,695
Total Invoice $153,490 $48,388

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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: $85,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,962
Model Year20162006
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS600CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine523hp V12400hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$164,875$52,695
Adjustments for Features-27,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,870$52,695
Total Invoice$153,490$48,388
Adjustments for Features-25,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,350$48,388

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

Model Year20162006
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimS600CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$30,605$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$27,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-25,1400

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

Model Year20162006
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.4 in
Length206.5 in190.1 in
Width74.8 in70.6 in
Height58.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.3,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.5 ft3

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