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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: $51,740

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $20,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,673

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $19,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelSTSSTSGLGL
TrimV6V8GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $54,126 $75,609
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540      
Luxury Collection 3,650      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690    
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 1SB 2,938      
Luxury Collection 3,030      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703    
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) 7,190 11,690 13,070 550
Options (change) 5,968 9,703 12,156 512
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $51,740 $65,740 $72,145 $82,725
Total Invoice $47,673 $60,290 $67,157 $76,996

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,097
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelSTSSTSGLGL
TrimV6V8GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$51,740$65,740$72,145$82,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-9,010-10,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,740$63,540$63,135$72,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,800$0$9,455
Total Invoice$47,673$60,290$67,157$76,996
Adjustments for Features0-2,018-8,387-9,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,673$58,272$58,770$67,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,599$0$8,793

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelSTSSTSGLGL
TrimV6V8GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$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$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$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$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
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$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
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
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$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,940$12,750$13,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$9,010$10,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,018-8,387-9,433

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in121.1 in
Length196.7 in200.6 in
Width72.6 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested200098%
Total Not Requested402%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested57519%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330049%
Total Not Requested342551%

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
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
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
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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