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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $63,610 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||
| Difference: $6,000 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,224 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||
| Difference: $6,603 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | STS | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | V8 Performance | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $68,785 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $65,002 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 225 | 225 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | 570 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,744 | 1,814 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 209 | 209 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 14,385 | 14,385 | 8,085 | 3,160 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 13,380 | 13,380 | 7,660 | 2,940 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $69,610 | $65,110 | $63,610 | $71,910 | $102,485 |
| Total Invoice | $65,827 | $60,619 | $59,224 | $67,082 | $95,377 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,535 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,896 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | STS | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | V8 Performance | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 320hp V8 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $69,610 | $65,110 | $63,610 | $71,910 | $102,485 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,035 | -3,335 | -5,835 | -9,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,610 | $60,075 | $60,275 | $66,075 | $92,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $200 | $6,000 | $32,725 |
| Total Invoice | $65,827 | $60,619 | $59,224 | $67,082 | $95,377 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,688 | -3,105 | -5,443 | -9,013 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,827 | $55,931 | $56,119 | $61,639 | $86,364 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $188 | $5,708 | $30,433 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | STS | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | V8 Performance | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,290 | $10,325 | $8,625 | $11,125 | $14,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,035 | $3,335 | $5,835 | $9,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,688 | -3,105 | -5,443 | -9,013 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 |
| Model | STS | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
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