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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,090

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $19,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,520

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $18,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimSTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $73,070 $94,990
Base Invoice $67,704 $88,341
Sunroof 1,200  
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Sunroof 996  
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 1,200 845
Options (change) 996 786
Destination 720 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $77,090 $96,710
Total Invoice $71,520 $90,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS STS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,800
Model Year20062012
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimSTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$77,090$96,710
Adjustments for Features0-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,090$88,455
Total Invoice$71,520$90,002
Adjustments for Features0-7,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,520$82,320

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimSTS-VML63 AMG
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
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,015$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,682

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in114.8 in
Length196.3 in189.1 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.5,238 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.871.0 ft3

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