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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: $15,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,653

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $14,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $53,279 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840    
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200
AMG Leather Package   2,590  
Polished alloy wheels   1,950 1,250
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499    
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046
AMG Leather Package   2,409  
Polished alloy wheels   1,814 1,163
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791
Options (change) 2,840 8,900 6,460
Options (change) 2,499 8,279 6,010
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $60,095 $75,995 $81,155
Total Invoice $56,653 $70,747 $75,546

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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: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,947
Model Year201120182018
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$75,995$81,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,095$72,615$77,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,460
Total Invoice$56,653$70,747$75,546
Adjustments for Features0-3,147-3,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,653$67,600$71,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,148

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

Model Year201120182018
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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$4,840$8,220$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,147-3,798

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

Model Year20112018
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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