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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: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $32,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $29,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimPremiumML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,380 $94,990
Base Invoice $53,279 $88,341
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840  
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499  
Platinum Edition 5,720  
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786
Options (change) 9,340 2,765
Options (change) 8,219 2,572
Destination 875 875
Total Price $66,595 $98,630
Total Invoice $62,373 $91,788

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,310
Model Year20112012
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimPremiumML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/45-20
Total Price$66,595$98,630
Adjustments for Features0-7,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$90,995
Total Invoice$62,373$91,788
Adjustments for Features0-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$84,683

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

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSM-Class
TrimPremiumML63 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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,105

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

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in114.8 in
Length196.7 in189.1 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,752 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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