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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: $66,040

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,480

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $4,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelSTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $50,490 $59,790
Base Invoice $65,002 $46,956 $55,605
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Sport Package   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Sport Package   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 0 14,675 13,055
Options (change) 0 13,649 12,142
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $69,610 $66,040 $73,720
Total Invoice $65,827 $61,480 $68,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,563
Model Year201020122012
ModelSTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$69,610$66,040$73,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,610$63,660$69,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$65,827$61,480$68,622
Adjustments for Features0-2,216-3,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,827$59,264$64,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560

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

Model Year201020122012
ModelSTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,920$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,216-3,798

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

Model Year20102012
ModelSTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in113.1 in
Length196.7 in191.7 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested96542%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested96537%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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