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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: $61,945

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $10,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,981

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $10,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelSTSGLGL
TrimV8GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,810 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $48,442 $54,126 $75,609
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 8,190    
Sunroof 1,200    
Premium II Package   8,650  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130  
Heating Package   820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Heated steering wheel     0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     550
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 6,798    
Sunroof 996    
Premium II Package   8,044  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981  
Heating Package   763  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Heated steering wheel     0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     512
Options (change) 9,390 13,070 550
Options (change) 7,794 12,156 512
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $61,945 $72,145 $82,725
Total Invoice $56,981 $67,157 $76,996

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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: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,432
Model Year200720092009
ModelSTSGLGL
TrimV8GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$61,945$72,145$82,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,245-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,945$64,900$74,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,455
Total Invoice$56,981$67,157$76,996
Adjustments for Features0-6,744-7,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,981$60,413$69,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,793

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200720092009
ModelSTSGLGL
TrimV8GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$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
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$11,435$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,245$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,744-7,790

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072009
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.5,281 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240052%
Total Not Requested222548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287552%
Total Not Requested260548%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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