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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,040

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,738

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $8,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelSTSSTSGLK
TrimV8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $35,880
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $33,368
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Sunroof   1,200  
COMAND System     1,330
Lighting Package     985
Premium 1 Package     3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear spoiler     410
Proximity key     650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Heated front seats     750
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Sunroof   996  
COMAND System     1,237
Lighting Package     916
Premium 1 Package     2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Rear spoiler     381
Proximity key     605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Heated front seats     698
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 11,285
Options (change) 8,914 996 10,495
Destination 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $48,040
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $44,738

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,159
Model Year200620062012
ModelSTSSTSGLK
TrimV8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$58,980$77,090$48,040
Adjustments for Features0-465-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,625$47,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$44,738
Adjustments for Features0-431-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,089$44,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200620062012
ModelSTSSTSGLK
TrimV8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,830$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-307

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in108.5 in
Length196.3 in178.3 in
Width72.6 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.854.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested370054%
Total Not Requested309046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested82555%
Total Not Requested67545%

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