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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: $65,305

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $41,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $38,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelSTSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $99,050
Base Invoice $53,279 $92,116
Platinum Edition 8,050  
Premium Package 1   3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Platinum Edition 7,084  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 8,050 4,490
Options (change) 7,084 4,119
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $65,305 $107,015
Total Invoice $61,238 $99,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,136
Model Year20112011
ModelSTSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,305$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$103,435
Total Invoice$61,238$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$96,374

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011
ModelSTSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 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 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
HD radio $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 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,336

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,974 lb.4,021 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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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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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