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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: $60,095

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,423

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $3,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSTSSTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $50,490 $59,790
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $46,956 $55,605
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840    
Lane departure warning     850 850
Sport Package     0  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Rear spoiler     300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Heated second row seats     625 625
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499    
Lane departure warning     791 791
Sport Package     0  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 4,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Rear spoiler     279 279
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Heated second row seats     581 581
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Options (change) 8,550 2,840 12,575 10,955
Options (change) 7,524 2,499 11,696 10,189
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $60,245 $60,095 $63,940 $71,620
Total Invoice $56,423 $56,653 $59,527 $66,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,272
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSTSSTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$60,245$60,095$63,940$71,620
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,430-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,245$59,395$61,510$67,490
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$56,423$56,653$59,527$66,669
Adjustments for Features0-660-2,262-3,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,423$55,993$57,265$62,825
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0$5,560

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

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSTSSTSE-ClassE-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$150  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$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$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$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 - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,840$5,570$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,430$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660-2,262-3,844

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

Model Year20112012
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
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested37518%
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
Cadillac STS Premium

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 E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 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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