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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: $46,990

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,757

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950            
Sunroof 1,200 1,200          
Premium Luxury Collection     4,655        
Sunroof Package         1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights         790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar         820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         690 690 690
Satellite radio         500 500 500
Heated front seats         680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link         765 765 765
Navigation system         2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote         420 420 430
Wood trim             775
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476            
Sunroof 1,056 1,056          
Premium Luxury Collection     4,096        
Sunroof Package         1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights         735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar         763 763  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         642 642 642
Satellite radio         465 465 465
Heated front seats         633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link         711 711 711
Navigation system         2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote         391 391 400
Wood trim             721
Options (change) 5,150 1,200 4,655 0 8,665 8,665 6,160
Options (change) 4,532 1,056 4,096 0 8,060 8,060 5,729
Destination 825 825 825 825 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,360 $57,970 $61,825 $69,610 $46,990 $47,590 $62,685
Total Invoice $52,971 $54,749 $58,167 $65,827 $43,757 $44,315 $58,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,109
Model Year2010201020102010200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$56,360$57,970$61,825$69,610$46,990$47,590$62,685
Adjustments for Features-2,860-3,560-2,760-5,0600-1,225-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,500$54,410$59,065$64,550$46,990$46,365$60,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$5,565$11,050$625$0$14,420
Total Invoice$52,971$54,749$58,167$65,827$43,757$44,315$58,443
Adjustments for Features-2,688-3,362-2,597-4,7850-1,141-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,283$51,387$55,570$61,042$43,757$43,174$56,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$5,287$10,759$583$0$13,498

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

Model Year2010201020102010200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual    $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote start$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200   
Lane departure warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags      $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler $200 $200  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Compass$0 $0    
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)   $350   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300   
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200    
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,190$5,390$7,690$2,630$3,855$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$3,560$2,760$5,060$0$1,225$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,688-3,362-2,597-4,7850-1,141-1,771

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

Model Year20102006
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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8 Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230074%
Total Not Requested82526%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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