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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac ELR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac ELR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,740

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,546

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $2,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSTSELR
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,275 $65,000
Base Invoice $49,812 $62,075
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690  
CD player, remote   250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,995
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703  
CD player, remote   220
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,756
Options (change) 11,690 2,245
Options (change) 9,703 1,976
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $65,740 $60,740
Total Invoice $60,290 $57,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac ELR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ELR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,535
Model Year20082016
ModelSTSELR
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine320hp V8233hp E+
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-20
Total Price$65,740$60,740
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,740$59,905
Total Invoice$60,290$57,546
Adjustments for Features0-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,290$56,755

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20082016
ModelSTSELR
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-791

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20082016
ModelSTSELR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in106.1 in
Length196.7 in186.0 in
Width72.6 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in49.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305045%
Total Not Requested367555%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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