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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: $62,090

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $46,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,616

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $41,847

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Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $59,475
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $56,204
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950    
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Polished alloy wheels     1,700    
Adaptive cruise control         1,695
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884    
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409    
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Polished alloy wheels     1,581    
Adaptive cruise control         1,492
Options (change) 14,775 14,775 11,485 0 1,695
Options (change) 13,743 13,743 10,683 0 1,492
Destination 925 925 925 925 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $112,300 $108,257 $157,110 $229,925 $62,090
Total Invoice $104,506 $100,463 $146,179 $214,042 $58,616

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,507
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12291hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7A4
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)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20245/50-18
Total Price$112,300$108,257$157,110$229,925$62,090
Adjustments for Features-9,940-10,065-11,890-21,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,360$98,192$145,220$208,885$62,090
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$47,028$110,693$0
Total Invoice$104,506$100,463$146,179$214,042$58,616
Adjustments for Features-9,250-9,340-11,063-19,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,256$91,123$135,116$194,455$58,616
Cost Above Minimum$4,133$0$43,993$103,332$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassDTS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$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$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$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$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$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$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 keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$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 
Temporary spare tire    $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 
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 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$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    $150
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
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$75$75$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$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$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$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $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$15,955$16,080$17,905$27,055$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,940$10,065$11,890$21,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,250-9,340-11,063-19,5870

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

Model Year20172010
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 Weight4,664 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 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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