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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: $47,560

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,292

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $21,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $65,002 $31,611 $37,191
Lighting Package   985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500  
Premium 1 Package   1,995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   750 750
Proximity key   1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler   300  
Wood trim   325  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620
Lighting Package   916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395  
Premium 1 Package   1,855  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Heated front seats   698 698
Proximity key   1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler   279  
Wood trim   302  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507
Options (change) 0 12,695 8,575
Options (change) 0 11,806 7,975
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $69,610 $47,560 $49,440
Total Invoice $65,827 $44,292 $46,041

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,963
Model Year201020112011
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$69,610$47,560$49,440
Adjustments for Features-2,7200-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,890$47,560$48,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,330
Total Invoice$65,827$44,292$46,041
Adjustments for Features-2,5720-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,255$44,292$45,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,237

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

Model Year201020112011
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$3,345$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5720-512

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

Model Year20102011
ModelSTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in108.7 in
Length196.7 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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