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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: $56,845

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $35,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,431

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $32,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSE-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $81,800
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $76,074
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package     990
Premium Package     3,650
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Proximity key     1,080
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Lighting Package     921
Premium Package     3,395
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Proximity key     1,004
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023
Options (change) 5,150 1,200 8,245
Options (change) 4,532 1,056 7,668
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,845 $58,455 $92,520
Total Invoice $53,431 $55,210 $86,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,930
Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSE-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,845$58,455$92,520
Adjustments for Features0-700-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,845$57,755$89,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,431$55,210$86,217
Adjustments for Features0-661-2,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,431$54,549$83,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0

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

Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSE-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,590$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-2,856

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

Model Year20112006
ModelSTSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.4 in
Length196.7 in189.7 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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