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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: $93,440

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $140,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,559

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $129,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $226,900 $86,295
Base Invoice $211,017 $81,980
Carbon fiber trim 3,700  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 300
Wheels, dark finish 0 900
Luxury Package   2,500
Front splitter spoiler   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,450
Carbon fiber trim 3,441  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 267
Wheels, dark finish 0 801
Luxury Package   2,225
Front splitter spoiler   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,291
Options (change) 4,200 5,150
Options (change) 3,906 4,584
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 1,000
Total Price $234,125 $93,440
Total Invoice $217,948 $88,559

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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: $123,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,531
Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12640hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20265/35-19
Total Price$234,125$93,440
Adjustments for Features-17,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$217,090$93,440
Total Invoice$217,948$88,559
Adjustments for Features-15,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$202,090$88,559

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassCTS
TrimAMG S65CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Performance traction management $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Differential cooler $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Carbon fiber hood $0
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
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, 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 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 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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$23,605$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,8580

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassCTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in114.6 in
Length206.5 in195.5 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,969 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%

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