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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $59,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $55,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSTSGLS
TrimPremiumAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,380 $124,100
Base Invoice $53,279 $115,413
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840  
285/40ZR22   1,250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Platinum Edition 5,720  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499  
285/40ZR22   1,163
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Options (change) 9,340 1,250
Options (change) 8,219 1,163
Destination 875 925
Total Price $66,595 $126,275
Total Invoice $62,373 $117,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,673
Model Year20112017
ModelSTSGLS
TrimPremiumAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18285/40-22
Total Price$66,595$126,275
Adjustments for Features0-14,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$111,815
Total Invoice$62,373$117,501
Adjustments for Features0-13,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$104,046

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112017
ModelSTSGLS
TrimPremiumAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$20,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,455

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112017
ModelSTSGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in121.1 in
Length196.7 in202.0 in
Width72.6 in76.1 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 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 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.893.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
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 GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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