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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,650

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $19,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,954

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $19,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSTSCLS
TrimSTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,575 $96,300
Base Invoice $71,083 $89,559
Sunroof 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Sunroof 996  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Options (change) 1,200 1,140
Options (change) 996 1,060
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $81,650 $100,915
Total Invoice $74,954 $94,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS STS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,844
Model Year20082009
ModelSTSCLS
TrimSTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$81,650$100,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,650$99,525
Total Invoice$74,954$94,094
Adjustments for Features0-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,954$92,798

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSCLS
TrimSTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,296

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.4 in
Length196.7 in193.0 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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