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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $1,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPremiumE300E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $52,950 $58,900 $104,400
Base Invoice $53,279 $49,244 $54,777 $97,092
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840      
Platinum Edition 6,500      
designo Edition   4,900 4,900  
Premium 2 Package   5,900 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450  
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Heated second row seats   580 580 580
Special order charge   250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   600 600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760
Sport Package     0  
Wood trim       0
Synthetic suede headliner       1,600
AMG Premium Package       3,600
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499      
Platinum Edition 5,720      
designo Edition   4,557 4,557  
Premium 2 Package   5,487 5,487  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419  
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Heated second row seats   539 539 539
Special order charge   233 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   558 558  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707
Sport Package     0  
Wood trim       0
Synthetic suede headliner       1,488
AMG Premium Package       3,348
Options (change) 9,340 14,510 14,510 7,260
Options (change) 8,219 13,496 13,496 6,752
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $66,595 $68,455 $74,405 $112,655
Total Invoice $62,373 $63,735 $69,268 $104,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,019
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPremiumE300E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6241hp I4329hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18x-245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$66,595$68,455$74,405$112,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-6,405-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$63,750$68,000$102,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$39,125
Total Invoice$62,373$63,735$69,268$104,839
Adjustments for Features0-4,381-5,963-9,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$59,354$63,305$95,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$36,384

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimPremiumE300E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Automated lane change   $300
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Active safety seat bolsters   $0
Around view cameras   $500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Drift mode   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist   $200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350  $350
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$10,995$12,695$16,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$6,405$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,381-5,963-9,101

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in115.7 in
Length196.7 in193.8 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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 tire150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested155038%
Total Not Requested257562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested155038%
Total Not Requested257562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested55018%
Total Not Requested252582%

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