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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,980

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $26,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,590

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $26,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelSTSGL
TrimV8GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $84,450
Base Invoice $43,956 $78,539
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740  
Heated steering wheel   225
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914  
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 10,740 225
Options (change) 8,914 209
Destination 720 875
Total Price $58,980 $85,550
Total Invoice $53,590 $79,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,522
Model Year20062011
ModelSTSGL
TrimV8GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$58,980$85,550
Adjustments for Features0-9,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,405
Total Invoice$53,590$79,623
Adjustments for Features0-8,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,112

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062011
ModelSTSGL
TrimV8GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,511

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062011
ModelSTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in121.1 in
Length196.3 in200.6 in
Width72.6 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.883.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested509075%
Total Not Requested170025%

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