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

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

Lowest Total Price: $77,090

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $150,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,520

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $140,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimSTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $73,070 $224,650
Base Invoice $67,704 $208,925
Sunroof 1,200  
Sunroof 996  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 996 0
Destination 720 925
Gas Tax 2,100 2,100
Total Price $77,090 $227,675
Total Invoice $71,520 $211,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS STS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $126,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,074
Model Year20062016
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimSTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine469hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 151940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$77,090$227,675
Adjustments for Features0-24,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,090$203,660
Total Invoice$71,520$211,950
Adjustments for Features0-22,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,520$189,594

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

Model Year20062016
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimSTS-VAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$28,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$24,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22,356

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

Model Year20062016
ModelSTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.4 in124.6 in
Length196.3 in206.5 in
Width72.6 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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