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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,675

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $90,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $85,229

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Model Year200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS600S65 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,450 $198,950 $50,675
Base Invoice $137,129 $185,024 $47,381
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950  
Heated steering wheel   470  
Platinum Edition     6,490
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Navigation system     1,945
Adaptive cruise control     1,695
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884  
Heated steering wheel   437  
Platinum Edition     5,387
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Navigation system     1,614
Adaptive cruise control     1,407
Options (change) 950 1,420 10,130
Options (change) 884 1,321 8,408
Destination 875 875 870
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $152,275 $204,245 $61,675
Total Invoice $141,888 $190,220 $56,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,037
Model Year200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS600S65 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12604hp V12291hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20245/50-18
Total Price$152,275$204,245$61,675
Adjustments for Features-9,865-9,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,410$194,355$61,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,945$0
Total Invoice$141,888$190,220$56,659
Adjustments for Features-9,192-9,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,696$181,009$56,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$48,313$0

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

Model Year200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS600S65 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision$1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,305$15,330$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,865$9,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,192-9,2110

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

Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassDTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in115.6 in
Length205.0 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested365095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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