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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: $73,495

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $166,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,951

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $154,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $236,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $219,713 $65,356
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Polished alloy wheels   0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Polished alloy wheels   0
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 1,116 0
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 2,600
Total Price $240,075 $73,495
Total Invoice $223,454 $68,951

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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: $148,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,968
Model Year20172015
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$240,075$73,495
Adjustments for Features-17,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$222,310$73,495
Total Invoice$223,454$68,951
Adjustments for Features-16,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$206,919$68,951

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

Model Year20172015
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 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Residual heat$50 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
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 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
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 
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$23,315$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,5350

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac CTS features.

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

Model Year20172015
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.4,248 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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