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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: $8,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,510

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $8,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $52,690
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $49,002
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940    
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Xenon HID headlights       985
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Heated steering wheel       225
Blind spot warning system       600
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Heated front seats       750
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Sunroof 996   996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910    
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Xenon HID headlights       916
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Heated steering wheel       209
Blind spot warning system       558
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Heated front seats       698
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Options (change) 10,050 11,940 1,200 11,680
Options (change) 8,342 9,910 996 10,864
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,235 $68,625 $84,235 $65,245
Total Invoice $52,510 $62,961 $77,319 $60,741

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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: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,479
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8302hp 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)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$57,235$68,625$84,235$65,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,715-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,235$67,125$82,520$61,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,890$25,285$0
Total Invoice$52,510$62,961$77,319$60,741
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-1,574-3,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,510$61,585$75,745$56,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,075$23,235$0

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

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSTSSTSSTSR-Class
TrimV6V8STS-VR350
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
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Lane departure warning $200$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$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
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
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,165$8,380$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,715$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-1,574-3,752

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

Model Year20092012
ModelSTSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in126.6 in
Length196.7 in203.1 in
Width72.6 in77.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested325054%
Total Not Requested271546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295044%
Total Not Requested382556%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
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
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested122554%

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