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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: $58,050

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,748

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $6,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV8STS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,810 $73,810 $52,690
Base Invoice $48,442 $67,638 $49,002
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 4,295    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Xenon HID headlights     985
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated steering wheel     225
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Heated front seats     750
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 3,565    
Sunroof 996 996  
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Xenon HID headlights     916
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated steering wheel     209
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Heated front seats     698
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 5,495 1,200 11,080
Options (change) 4,561 996 10,306
Destination 745 745 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $58,050 $77,855 $64,645
Total Invoice $53,748 $71,479 $60,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year200720072012
ModelSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV8STS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8469hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$58,050$77,855$64,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,050$76,490$60,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,440$0
Total Invoice$53,748$71,479$60,183
Adjustments for Features0-1,253-4,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,748$70,226$56,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,478$0

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

Model Year200720072012
ModelSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV8STS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150$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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$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 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,330$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,253-4,064

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

Model Year20072012
ModelSTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in126.6 in
Length196.3 in203.1 in
Width72.6 in77.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100No
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
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested122554%

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