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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,450

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $23,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,423

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $20,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSTSCLA
TrimSTS-VAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,575 $49,500
Base Invoice $71,083 $46,035
Sunroof 1,200  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Wood trim   325
Blind spot warning system   550
Sunroof, large   1,480
Sunroof 996  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Wood trim   302
Blind spot warning system   512
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 1,200 8,025
Options (change) 996 7,463
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $81,650 $58,450
Total Invoice $74,954 $54,423

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,751
Model Year20082016
ModelSTSCLA
TrimSTS-VAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$81,650$58,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,650$57,140
Total Invoice$74,954$54,423
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,954$53,203

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelSTSCLA
TrimSTS-VAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,830$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,220

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,233 lb.3,494 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
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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