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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,845

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $15,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,979

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelSTSSTSCLACLA
TrimLuxuryPremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $30,411 $46,872
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,650  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Rear spoiler     300  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Sunroof 1,056 1,056    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,535  
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Wood trim     302 302
Rear spoiler     273  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 5,150 1,200 8,150 7,000
Options (change) 4,532 1,056 7,573 6,509
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $56,845 $58,455 $41,845 $58,395
Total Invoice $53,431 $55,210 $38,979 $54,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,231
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelSTSSTSCLACLA
TrimLuxuryPremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,845$58,455$41,845$58,395
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,910-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,845$57,755$39,935$53,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$13,925
Total Invoice$53,431$55,210$38,979$54,376
Adjustments for Features0-661-1,779-4,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,431$54,549$37,200$50,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0$12,953

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelSTSSTSCLACLA
TrimLuxuryPremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,840$8,050$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,910$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-1,779-4,223

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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