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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: $57,195

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,739

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSTSSTSR-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $42,100
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $39,153
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package     910
Heating Package     1,370
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Premium II Package     7,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
CD changer, remote     450
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Lighting Package     846
Heating Package     1,274
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Premium II Package     7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
CD changer, remote     418
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 15,110
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 14,050
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $58,085
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $54,078

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,074
Model Year201120112008
ModelSTSSTSR-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$57,195$58,805$58,085
Adjustments for Features0-700-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,195$58,105$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$54,078
Adjustments for Features0-661-4,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,739$54,857$49,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelSTSSTSR-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
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
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,315$6,015$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-4,413

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

Model Year20112008
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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested320056%

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