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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $88,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $81,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSTSCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimPremiumCL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,380 $153,000 $160,300 $213,200
Base Invoice $53,279 $142,290 $149,079 $198,276
Platinum Edition 6,500      
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840      
Heated steering wheel   0   0
Platinum Edition 5,720      
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499      
Heated steering wheel   0   0
Options (change) 9,340 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,219 0 0 0
Destination 875 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $66,595 $154,905 $163,805 $216,205
Total Invoice $62,373 $144,195 $152,584 $201,281

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,185
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSTSCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimPremiumCL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$66,595$154,905$163,805$216,205
Adjustments for Features0-7,130-10,480-11,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$147,775$153,325$204,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$56,825
Total Invoice$62,373$144,195$152,584$201,281
Adjustments for Features0-6,637-9,762-10,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$137,558$142,822$190,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,264$52,919

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

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSTSCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimPremiumCL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$12,405$15,755$16,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,130$10,480$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,637-9,762-10,804

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

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in116.3 in
Length196.7 in200.6 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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