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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $66,595 Cadillac STS Premium | |||||
| Difference: $14,935 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373 Cadillac STS Premium | |||||
| Difference: $13,517 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | STS | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Premium | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $56,380 | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 |
| Base Invoice | $53,279 | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 |
| Platinum Edition | 6,500 | ||||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 2,840 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Platinum Edition | 5,720 | ||||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 2,499 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,464 | 4,464 | 3,813 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,340 | 16,055 | 16,055 | 4,970 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,219 | 14,933 | 14,933 | 4,623 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $66,595 | $81,530 | $83,180 | $97,195 | $123,025 |
| Total Invoice | $62,373 | $75,890 | $77,424 | $90,457 | $113,548 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,563 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | STS | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Premium | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $66,595 | $81,530 | $83,180 | $97,195 | $123,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,545 | -8,695 | -11,110 | -13,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,595 | $72,985 | $74,485 | $86,085 | $109,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $13,100 | $36,255 |
| Total Invoice | $62,373 | $75,890 | $77,424 | $90,457 | $113,548 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,954 | -8,093 | -10,340 | -12,723 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,373 | $67,936 | $69,331 | $80,117 | $100,825 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,395 | $12,181 | $32,889 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | STS | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Premium | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,265 | $14,810 | $14,960 | $17,375 | $20,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,545 | $8,695 | $11,110 | $13,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,954 | -8,093 | -10,340 | -12,723 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | STS | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium
| Platinum Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 235/50WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 29% |
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 31% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 31% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 44% |
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