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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: $57,235

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,510

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $3,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $47,650
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $44,315
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155    
Premium II Package       7,850
Panoramic sunroof       1,050
Heated front seats       720
Proximity key       1,130
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Sunroof 996   996  
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449    
Premium II Package       7,300
Panoramic sunroof       976
Heated front seats       670
Proximity key       1,051
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Options (change) 10,050 4,155 1,200 12,120
Options (change) 8,342 3,449 996 11,271
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,235 $60,840 $84,235 $60,645
Total Invoice $52,510 $56,500 $77,319 $56,461

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac STS V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $491
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-17255/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$57,235$60,840$84,235$60,645
Adjustments for Features-8000-2,515-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,435$60,840$81,720$56,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,405$25,285$0
Total Invoice$52,510$56,500$77,319$56,461
Adjustments for Features-7340-2,309-4,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,776$56,500$75,010$52,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,724$23,234$0

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$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$25 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass $0 $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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
Memory system, passenger seat   $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$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$7,140$6,340$8,855$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$2,515$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-7340-2,309-4,194

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

Model Year20092009
ModelSTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in126.6 in
Length196.7 in203.0 in
Width72.6 in75.7 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested275046%
Total Not Requested321554%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200064%
Total Not Requested112536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested207544%
Total Not Requested259056%

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