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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: $69,545

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $160,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,950

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $149,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $226,900 $60,720
Base Invoice $211,017 $56,773
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 300
Recaro performance seats   3,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Polished alloy wheels   800
Panoramic sunroof   900
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 264
Recaro performance seats   2,992
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Polished alloy wheels   704
Panoramic sunroof   792
Options (change) 500 5,400
Options (change) 465 4,752
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $230,425 $69,545
Total Invoice $214,507 $64,950

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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: $137,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,387
Model Year20172010
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$230,425$69,545
Adjustments for Features-23,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$206,610$69,545
Total Invoice$214,507$64,950
Adjustments for Features-22,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$192,337$64,950

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

Model Year20172010
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
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 detection for collision preparation system$0 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
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 $100
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
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 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 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 
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 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$29,030$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$23,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-22,1700

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

Model Year20172010
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 Weight4,969 lb.4,248 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 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Remote start150No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
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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