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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: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $34,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $31,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSTSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $95,900
Base Invoice $53,279 $89,187
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840  
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Platinum Edition 5,720  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499  
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 9,340 3,850
Options (change) 8,219 3,581
Destination 875 905
Total Price $66,595 $100,655
Total Invoice $62,373 $93,673

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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: $31,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,829
Model Year20112013
ModelSTSCLS
TrimPremiumCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$66,595$100,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$98,000
Total Invoice$62,373$93,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$91,202

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
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 
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
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,471

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,974 lb.4,159 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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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%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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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