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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: $49,135

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,757

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelSTSSTSSTSGLK
TrimV6V8STS-VGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $34,600
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $32,178
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940    
Leather seating surfaces       1,750
Multimedia Package       3,350
Premium 1 Package       3,150
Lighting Package       970
Proximity key       1,130
Obstacle detection, rear       790
Heated front seats       740
Rear spoiler       410
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Sunroof 996   996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910    
Leather seating surfaces       1,628
Multimedia Package       3,116
Premium 1 Package       2,930
Lighting Package       902
Proximity key       1,051
Obstacle detection, rear       735
Heated front seats       688
Rear spoiler       381
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Options (change) 10,050 11,940 1,200 13,660
Options (change) 8,342 9,910 996 12,704
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,235 $68,625 $84,235 $49,135
Total Invoice $52,510 $62,961 $77,319 $45,757

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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: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,075
Model Year2009200920092010
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, 15600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$57,235$68,625$84,235$49,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,715-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,235$67,125$82,520$47,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,890$25,285$0
Total Invoice$52,510$62,961$77,319$45,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-1,574-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,510$61,585$75,745$44,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,075$23,235$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year2009200920092010
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 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
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
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$5,265$6,765$6,980$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,715$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-1,574-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20092010
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

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
Surround sound250Yes
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
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested295049%
Total Not Requested301551%

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
Termporary spare tire150Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275041%
Total Not Requested402559%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested61535%
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102538%
Total Not Requested167562%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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