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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: $84,235

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $16,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,319

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $16,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSTSCLS
TrimSTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,160 $95,900
Base Invoice $73,448 $89,187
Sunroof 1,200  
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Sunroof 996  
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 1,200 3,850
Options (change) 996 3,581
Destination 775 905
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $84,235 $100,655
Total Invoice $77,319 $93,673

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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: $13,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,292
Model Year20092013
ModelSTSCLS
TrimSTS-VCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$84,235$100,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,235$97,365
Total Invoice$77,319$93,673
Adjustments for Features0-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,319$90,611

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092013
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 app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel 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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,062

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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 Year20092013
ModelSTSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in113.2 in
Length196.7 in194.5 in
Width72.6 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.3 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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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