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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: $9,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,738

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $7,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSTSSTSSTSGLK
TrimV6V8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $35,880
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $33,368
Luxury Level Two Package 3,350      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690    
COMAND System       1,330
Lighting Package       985
Premium 1 Package       3,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,780
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Rear spoiler       410
Proximity key       650
Heated front seats       750
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Luxury Level Two Package 2,780      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Sunroof 996   996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703    
COMAND System       1,237
Lighting Package       916
Premium 1 Package       2,976
Leather seating surfaces       1,655
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
Rear spoiler       381
Proximity key       605
Heated front seats       698
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Options (change) 13,150 11,690 1,200 11,285
Options (change) 10,914 9,703 996 10,495
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,700 $65,740 $81,650 $48,040
Total Invoice $52,619 $60,290 $74,954 $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: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,854
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSTSSTSSTSGLK
TrimV6V8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$57,700$65,740$81,650$48,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,865-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,700$64,240$79,785$46,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$22,085$0
Total Invoice$52,619$60,290$74,954$44,738
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-1,712-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,619$58,914$73,242$43,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,295$20,623$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSTSSTSSTSGLK
TrimV6V8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,865$7,230$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,865$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-1,712-973

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in108.5 in
Length196.7 in178.3 in
Width72.6 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 V6

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested280046%
Total Not Requested326554%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245036%
Total Not Requested427564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%

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