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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,735

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,980

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $7,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $47,650
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $44,315
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Universal garage door opener 155      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Proximity key       1,130
Heated front seats       720
Panoramic sunroof       1,050
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Universal garage door opener 129      
Sunroof 996 996 996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Proximity key       1,051
Heated front seats       670
Panoramic sunroof       976
Options (change) 3,995 5,645 1,200 4,270
Options (change) 3,316 4,685 996 3,971
Destination 720 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,735 $53,885 $77,090 $52,795
Total Invoice $41,980 $49,361 $71,520 $49,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,397
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15300, 1580, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$45,735$53,885$77,090$52,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-3,955-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,735$52,445$73,135$49,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,710$27,400$0
Total Invoice$41,980$49,361$71,520$49,161
Adjustments for Features0-1,319-3,669-2,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,980$48,042$67,851$46,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,062$25,871$0

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

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0  $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers  $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,015$9,530$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440$3,955$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,319-3,669-2,784

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

Model Year20062009
ModelSTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in126.6 in
Length196.3 in203.0 in
Width72.6 in75.7 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.885.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested115036%
Total Not Requested204064%

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