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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: $55,630

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $38,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,527

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $35,343

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Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Performance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $224,650 $49,695
Base Invoice $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $208,925 $46,465
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Polished alloy wheels     1,700   795
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Navigation system         1,795
Sunroof         1,200
Sunshade, rear, power         350
Adaptive cruise control         1,000
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Polished alloy wheels     1,581   660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Navigation system         1,490
Sunroof         996
Sunshade, rear, power         291
Adaptive cruise control         830
Options (change) 1,110 1,110 2,320 0 5,140
Options (change) 1,033 1,033 2,158 0 4,267
Destination 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $97,685 $93,642 $146,495 $227,675 $55,630
Total Invoice $90,913 $86,870 $136,306 $211,950 $51,527

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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: $31,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,624
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Performance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12291hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20245/50-18
Total Price$97,685$93,642$146,495$227,675$55,630
Adjustments for Features-5,840-6,165-10,490-23,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,845$87,477$136,005$203,835$55,630
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$48,528$116,358$0
Total Invoice$90,913$86,870$136,306$211,950$51,527
Adjustments for Features-5,435-5,719-9,760-22,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,478$81,151$126,546$189,757$51,527
Cost Above Minimum$4,327$0$45,395$108,606$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Performance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$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 warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid    $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,305$12,630$16,955$30,305$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$6,165$10,490$23,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,435-5,719-9,760-22,1930

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

Model Year20162006
ModelS-ClassDTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in115.6 in
Length206.5 in207.6 in
Width74.8 in74.8 in
Height58.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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%

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