Cadillac STS Cadillac STS 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,415

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $16,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,758

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $14,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimSTS-VE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $80,160 $56,590
Base Invoice $73,448 $52,629
Sunroof 1,200  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Lane departure warning   850
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunroof 996  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Lane departure warning   791
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 1,200 9,950
Options (change) 996 9,254
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $84,235 $67,415
Total Invoice $77,319 $62,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,692
Model Year20092012
ModelSTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimSTS-VE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$84,235$67,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,235$66,200
Total Invoice$77,319$62,758
Adjustments for Features0-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,319$61,627

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20092012
ModelSTSE-Class (2-door)
TrimSTS-VE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20092012
ModelSTSE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in108.7 in
Length196.7 in185.0 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

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 - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested96542%

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