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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: $54,865

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,082

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720062006
ModelSTSSTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimV8STS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,810 $73,810 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $48,442 $67,638 $36,968 $45,105
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 4,295      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,390 1,290
Lighting Package     890 890
Entertainment Package     1,080 1,080
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     6,150 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Proximity key       1,080
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 3,565      
Sunroof 996 996 1,293 1,200
Lighting Package     828 828
Entertainment Package     1,004 1,004
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Premium Package     5,720 3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Heated front seats     642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 5,495 1,200 14,340 12,230
Options (change) 4,561 996 13,339 11,376
Destination 745 745 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $58,050 $77,855 $54,865 $61,505
Total Invoice $53,748 $71,479 $51,082 $57,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,683
Model Year2007200720062006
ModelSTSSTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimV8STS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8469hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$58,050$77,855$54,865$61,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-3,240-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,050$76,490$51,625$57,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,440$0$6,365
Total Invoice$53,748$71,479$51,082$57,256
Adjustments for Features0-1,253-3,017-3,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,748$70,226$48,065$53,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,478$0$5,919

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

Model Year2007200720062006
ModelSTSSTSM-ClassM-Class
TrimV8STS-VML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,440$5,805$7,680$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365$3,240$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,253-3,017-3,272

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

Model Year20072006
ModelSTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in114.7 in
Length196.3 in188.5 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.872.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested240062%
Total Not Requested147538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%

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