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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,730

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,865

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007200720072007
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600            
Sunroof 1,200   1,200        
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200          
Power driver seat       600 600    
Entertainment Package       1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package       1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights       790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar       820 820 820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690 690 690
Heated front seats       680 680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765 765 765
Navigation system       2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138            
Sunroof 996   996        
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656          
Power driver seat       558 558    
Entertainment Package       1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package       1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights       735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar       763 763 763 763
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642 642 642
Heated front seats       633 633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711 711 711
Navigation system       2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 9,800 3,200 1,200 11,305 11,305 10,705 10,705
Options (change) 8,134 2,656 996 10,515 10,515 9,957 9,957
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,350 $57,250 $81,650 $41,730 $45,480 $49,480 $50,080
Total Invoice $49,839 $53,243 $74,954 $38,865 $42,352 $46,072 $46,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,572
Model Year2008200820082007200720072007
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-17255/45-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$54,350$57,250$81,650$41,730$45,480$49,480$50,080
Adjustments for Features-3,710-2,160-5,3250-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,640$55,090$76,325$41,730$44,255$49,180$48,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$25,685$0$2,525$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$49,839$53,243$74,954$38,865$42,352$46,072$46,630
Adjustments for Features-3,402-2,009-4,8880-1,141-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,437$51,234$70,066$38,865$41,211$45,793$45,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,797$23,629$0$2,346$6,928$6,345

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2008200820082007200720072007
ModelSTSSTSSTSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual   $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250$250    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Lane departure warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75    
Tires, run-flat  $150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Rear spoiler$200 $200    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200    
Compass $0     
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350    
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200    
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0    
Polished alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,365$4,815$7,980$2,655$3,880$2,955$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$2,160$5,325$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,402-2,009-4,8880-1,141-279-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082007
ModelSTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.9 in
Length196.7 in178.4 in
Width72.6 in68.0 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested285047%
Total Not Requested321553%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185080%
Total Not Requested47520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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