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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: $81,650

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $54,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,954

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $51,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimSTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $77,575 $131,350
Base Invoice $71,083 $122,156
Sunroof 1,200  
Heated steering wheel   470
Sunroof 996  
Heated steering wheel   437
Options (change) 1,200 470
Options (change) 996 437
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $81,650 $135,695
Total Invoice $74,954 $126,468

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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: $47,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,815
Model Year20082009
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimSTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$81,650$135,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,650$129,580
Total Invoice$74,954$126,468
Adjustments for Features0-5,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,954$120,769

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

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimSTS-VS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,699

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.4 in124.6 in
Length196.7 in205.0 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

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