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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: $70,335

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $169,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,741

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $157,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $236,250 $62,360
Base Invoice $219,713 $58,306
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 300
Recaro performance seats   3,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Polished alloy wheels   800
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 264
Recaro performance seats   2,992
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Polished alloy wheels   704
Options (change) 500 4,500
Options (change) 465 3,960
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,700 2,600
Total Price $239,375 $70,335
Total Invoice $222,803 $65,741

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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: $150,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,852
Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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$239,375$70,335
Adjustments for Features-18,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$220,885$70,335
Total Invoice$222,803$65,741
Adjustments for Features-17,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$205,593$65,741

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
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, front row$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
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
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
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front 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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
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 curve tilting$1000 
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$23,815$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,2100

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in113.4 in
Length197.9 in188.5 in
Width74.7 in74.1 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,870 lb.4,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.5 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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