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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelSTSGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,380 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $53,279 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Platinum Edition 6,500          
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840          
Premium 2 Package   6,190 2,120 2,000    
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250 250      
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         600 600
Synthetic suede headliner         1,600  
Platinum Edition 5,720          
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499          
Premium 2 Package   5,757 1,972 1,860    
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233 233      
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         558 558
Synthetic suede headliner         1,488  
Options (change) 9,340 14,220 10,150 9,080 3,540 1,940
Options (change) 8,219 13,226 9,441 8,445 3,292 1,804
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $66,595 $67,415 $78,895 $72,690 $107,085 $112,635
Total Invoice $62,373 $62,767 $73,444 $67,386 $99,659 $104,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,372
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelSTSGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$66,595$67,415$78,895$72,690$107,085$112,635
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-7,420-6,945-8,720-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$63,370$71,475$65,745$98,365$103,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,105$2,375$34,995$40,545
Total Invoice$62,373$62,767$73,444$67,386$99,659$104,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,766-6,907-6,438-8,115-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$59,001$66,537$60,948$91,544$96,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,536$1,947$32,543$37,704

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelSTSGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$9,485$12,860$12,385$14,160$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045$7,420$6,945$8,720$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,766-6,907-6,438-8,115-8,115

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in114.8 in
Length196.7 in189.1 in
Width72.6 in75.8 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested210047%
Total Not Requested239053%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

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