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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,775

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $14,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,847

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $13,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSTSSTSGLAGLA
TrimLuxuryPremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $30,551 $46,407
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,850 1,500
Premium Package     2,750 2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Sunroof 1,056 1,056    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,721 1,395
Premium Package     2,558 2,558
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim     302 302
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 5,150 1,200 9,000 7,800
Options (change) 4,532 1,056 8,371 7,254
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $56,845 $58,455 $42,775 $58,625
Total Invoice $53,431 $55,210 $39,847 $54,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,924
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSTSSTSGLAGLA
TrimLuxuryPremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6302hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$56,845$58,455$42,775$58,625
Adjustments for Features0-700-3,585-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,845$57,755$39,190$52,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$13,350
Total Invoice$53,431$55,210$39,847$54,586
Adjustments for Features0-661-3,340-5,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,431$54,549$36,507$48,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0$12,413

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSTSSTSGLAGLA
TrimLuxuryPremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$5,990$8,875$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$3,585$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-3,340-5,666

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112017
ModelSTSGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in173.9 in
Width72.6 in71.0 in
Height57.6 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.843.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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