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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: $81,650

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $12,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,954

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $12,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimSTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $77,575 $92,590
Base Invoice $71,083 $86,109
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 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $81,650 $94,310
Total Invoice $74,954 $87,770

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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: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,958
Model Year20082011
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimSTS-VML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18295/40-20
Total Price$81,650$94,310
Adjustments for Features0-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,650$89,090
Total Invoice$74,954$87,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,954$82,912

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

Model Year20082011
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
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 area rails w/tie downs $50
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,858

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

Model Year20082011
ModelSTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in114.7 in
Length196.7 in188.5 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.5,093 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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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