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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: $60,095

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $17,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,653

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $15,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $53,279 $60,636 $67,704
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840    
Premium 3 Package   2,450  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Polished alloy wheels   1,950 1,250
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450  
designo Package   3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Garmin Map Pilot     625
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499    
Premium 3 Package   2,279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Polished alloy wheels   1,814 1,163
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419  
designo Package   2,883  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Garmin Map Pilot     581
Options (change) 2,840 11,140 5,065
Options (change) 2,499 10,362 4,711
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $60,095 $77,265 $78,790
Total Invoice $56,653 $71,923 $73,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,053
Model Year201120172017
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$60,095$77,265$78,790
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,095$72,735$75,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,940
Total Invoice$56,653$71,923$73,340
Adjustments for Features0-4,217-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,653$67,706$70,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,734

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

Model Year201120172017
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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 
Active rear differential  $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$10,570$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,217-2,900

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

Model Year20112017
ModelSTSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in111.8 in
Length196.7 in184.5 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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