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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: $74,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,518

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSTSC-Class
TrimSTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $71,083 $54,805
Sunroof 1,200  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Lane departure warning   850
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Sunroof 996  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Lane departure warning   791
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 1,200 13,050
Options (change) 996 12,138
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,700
Total Price $81,650 $74,555
Total Invoice $74,954 $69,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,473
Model Year20082012
ModelSTSC-Class
TrimSTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$81,650$74,555
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,650$74,515
Total Invoice$74,954$69,518
Adjustments for Features0-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,954$69,481

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

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSC-Class
TrimSTS-VC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in108.7 in
Length196.7 in180.7 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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